Building A Bench On A Deck

How to build a built in deck bench an illustrated guide gerety building restoration is a full service general contractor.
Building a bench on a deck. On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs. 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. With circular saw cut two long boards for frame sides and six cross pieces.
Part of the framing that provides the structure for a floor. When you re finished you ll have a high quality bench that cost you way less than the one you would buy at a furniture store. Built in deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck.
4 4 lumber posts. Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating. In order to build a deck bench you need the following.
A well built deck bench will enhance the look of your deck and add a dramatic effect to your garden. Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep. If you decide to build the bench perpendicular to joists the length of your bench will depend on joist spacing and you ll want to place supports every 4 5 feet.
In order to get the job done in a professional manner you have to know the basic woodworking techniques and buy quality materials. 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. It will be necessary to cut square holes in the deck for the seat posts to slot into.
You can build both types on the same deck. Spacings but should never be more than 1500mm 5ft apart. It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on.