Decks With Benches Built In
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.
Decks with benches built in. See more ideas about deck seating deck bench backyard. Measure the perimeter of your deck. You can build both types on the same deck. It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on.
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. How to build a built in deck bench an illustrated guide gerety building restoration is a full service general contractor. 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. You will subtract the width of the side table from the length of each side of the deck you want.
The built in deck bench arrangement not only welcomes guests with ease and comfort but provides the perfect framework for your deck. Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length. 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. I wanted three benches.
Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep. Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating. One along each side. The side tables are 23 7 8 x 23 7 8.