This bench is build solid with thick cuts of teak that make it more sturdy than others. The leveling foot pads and large curved seat area are nice touches for comfort. All shower benches have slats or drain gaps in the seat. These thin ones can feel a little pinchy if you forget to lay down a wash cloth to sit on first with bare skin. However, by having thin drain slats it allows the seat to be made more sturdy. I would 110 purchase this bench again.