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Build a bench seat for deck.
10 8 x 5 4 pt deck boards 1 8 x 4 x4 pt fence post 2 36 fence post anchor spikes 5 8 x 2 x 6 pt lumber 2 8 x 2 x4 pt lumber 6 8 x1 x6 fence boards for skirting deck screws.
Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep.
Cut out the bench parts following the measurements in figure a.
I wanted three benches.
It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on.
Build bench to fit existing deck space or use as barrier at side of low deck.
The side tables are 23 7 8 x 23 7 8.
On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs.
When building deck seating make the seat 16 18 high by 15 18 deep with a 15 to 20 slant on the back.
One along each side.
Deck bench seat materials.
When positioning center crosspieces leave room for center legs between.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length.
For a seamless look build bench out of existing decking material.
Make a mock up of your deck.
It will be necessary to cut square holes in the deck for the seat posts to slot into.
A well built deck bench will enhance the look of your deck and add a dramatic effect to your garden.
To make this deck more party friendly we added a built in corner bench made from treated lumber with an angled back that attaches to the railing on the deck.
Measure the perimeter of your deck.
The sloped seat and backrest make this easy to build bench comfortable to sit in and perfect for a backyard deck patio or firepit.
With circular saw cut two long boards for frame sides and six cross pieces.
After you have installed the two supports to the deck framing attach the 2 4 or 2.
You can build both types on the same deck.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
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Marking the post holes in the deck.
Use a square to guide the circular saw for accurate.
Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
How to make a deck bench seat.
You will subtract the width of the side table from the length of each side of the deck you want.
Built in deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck.
The distances between seat posts will vary depending on the existing deck s joist one of a series of parallel members used to support the floor.
Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating.
Deck seat bench.
The printable deck bench building plan includes a worksheet for taking notes on how many of each type of lumber you ll need for each section of the deck benches.
Start by cutting frame from 2x4s.
Part of the framing that provides the structure for a floor.