Build Bench On Deck
Start by cutting frame from 2x4s.
Build bench on deck. When building deck seating make the seat 16 18 high by 15 18 deep with a 15 to 20 slant on the back. Check out figure a in project pdfs below for depth dimensions. It will be necessary to cut square holes in the deck for the seat posts to slot into. For over 35 years keith gerety and team has provided clients with a hands on approach while maintaining a personal commitment to customer satisfaction and delivering the best quality construction in westchester and fairfield counties.
Building a deck bench project directions. 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. Marking the post holes in the 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 deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck. The built in deck bench arrangement not only welcomes guests with ease and comfort but provides the perfect framework for your deck. Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating. You can build both types on the same deck.
Part of the framing that provides the structure for a floor. I wanted three benches. Measure the perimeter of your deck. The timbers must be parallel and the diagonal measurements must be equal.
On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs. Build bench to fit existing deck space or use as barrier at side of low deck. Backless or curved tucked within in an intimate corner or running the full length of your deck space your deck bench is your chance to be seated as well as seat your guests in the manner to which you ve no doubt become accustomed and they most certainly deserve. If your deck is small like this one then maybe you could benefit from space saving built in deck benches with side tables.
One along each side. Check out this wonderful tutorial. How to build a built in deck bench an illustrated guide gerety building restoration is a full service general contractor. Of the top exposed.
It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on. Spacings but should never be more than 1500mm 5ft apart. However if the edge of your decking walking surface is more than 30 inches above grade then your built in bench has the building code obligation to act as a fixed railing system too. Dig the 4 6 timbers into the soil leaving about 1 1 2 in.
The side tables are 23 7 8 x 23 7 8. Dig into soil and lay timbers. With circular saw cut two long boards for frame sides and six cross pieces. 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.
Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length.