15 types of built in deck patio seating ideas photos 1.
Build deck bench seating.
With circular saw cut two long boards for frame sides and six cross pieces.
Please avert your eyes from the mess underneath.
It s just a rectangle wall built with treated 2x4s.
Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep.
When positioning center crosspieces leave room for center legs between.
I wanted three benches.
Build the base of the deck bench this is basically a small deck that you are going to build out of 2 x6 and then anchor to the joists on the main deck.
One of the rectangles formed the seat and i screwed the long edge into the tall vertical wall that formed the back of the bench.
Build bench to fit existing deck space or use as barrier at side of low deck.
Ours is 70 x 24 part of that 24 will be overlapped by the existing deck boards.
For a seamless look build bench out of existing decking material.
It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on.
You can build both types on the same deck.
The backless bench versatile comfortable and attractive there s a lot to love about built in benches.
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.
One along each side.
Measure the perimeter of your deck.
Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length.
Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating.
You might end up screwing your seat to your deck railing posts or to the wall of your home.
The bench with back share share on pinterest click here for illustrated guide to build this bench.