No, we do not manufacture teak bathtubs. Also, our furo are not available from bed bath and beyond. Of course any question is welcome!

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FAQ's - construction


Q #16		 I am measuring the niche where I will be placing the hinoki tub. How precise should the dimensions be?
A #16 We build with a tolerance of +/-1mm, anyway be aware that wood is a natural material and tends to shrink and expand with the change of seasons.
If you place it against a wall, be sure to leave a 10mm~15mm clearance all around to ensure air circulation (see details page).
Q #17 Do hinoki wood tubs leak?
A #17 Hinoki tubs do not leak but may weep when the water is kept inside for a long time or due to condensation. Waterproofing of the floor is not required, but recommended. Anyway I would suggest to use materials such as stone or tiles under the tub.
Q #18 Is it possible to have the bath fabricated from Teak wood? If not..which wood that you use wood look good next to teak..perhaps with a stain to bring the wood darker and closer to the Teak?
A #18 Our company is specialized in japanese hinoki wood and other softwoods of the cypress family such as sawara or asnaro-hiba. We will not build a tub in teak or any other imported essence.
If a tub should ever be built in teak, it should be uretan coated as it would produce an unpleasing smell and anyway it has not therapeutic properties.
About staining hinoki: again, one of the main points of having a japanese wood tub built is the aroma and the natural feeling of untreated wood. By using a stain, these 2 elements would be spoiled.
Q #19 May I ask why the corners of your tubs are ‘T’ shaped? Can you make mitred joints?
A #19 While hinoki is impermeable when cut parallel to the wood grain, transversal sections are 6~8 times more vulnerable to water infiltration. The traditional joint allows for full coverage of the plank head. Also, plugs and SUS screws can be inserted deeply in the joining plank, making the tub extremely solid and durable.
No, we will not make 45° mitered cuts. It is a weaker joint and is not a proper detail for a hinoki tub. I wish that tubs with mitered corners were not misleadingly called “Japanese tub”…

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