Benches On Decks

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Benches on decks. Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating. It s hard to go wrong with a bench. An l shaped bench can also be a beneficial space maximizer since it s capable of wrapping around a fixed element.
No more chairs to move around. It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on. For tending a garden lounging on the patio or just stepping out for a little fresh air deck benches are an easy to install solution to seating on your deck.
Deck benches built into the railing. Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep. The deck gives you an excellent way to relish your backyard.
On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs. These benches are designed to be part of the deck railing system. You can take it one step further and wrap your built in deck along the perimeter of 3 deck edges.
After all can you really have too much seating. The built in deck bench arrangement not only welcomes guests with ease and comfort but provides the perfect framework for your deck. There are several methods to integrate a bench into your railing system.
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. Apr 27 2019 explore andrea gibson s board deck benches followed by 102 people on pinterest. In that case the top of the bench back must be 36 inches above the decking.