Deck Benches Built In

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Deck benches built in. The bench backs also serve as a protective fence around the deck to prevent inadvertently sliding a chair leg over the edge or little kids running off the deck edge. You can build both types on the same deck. It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on.
Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating. You ll find that the additional seating space offered by a built in will draw people out of the house. A built in bench will make an ordinary deck extraordinary.
The built in deck bench arrangement not only welcomes guests with ease and comfort but provides the perfect framework for your deck. Versatile comfortable and attractive there s a lot to love about built in benches. See more ideas about deck seating deck bench backyard.
Examine the heights and width of chairs and benches to get an idea of what dimensions you want to use for your built in deck benches. A deck bench should be elevated about 16 20 off the floor to provide a comfortable sitting position. Apr 16 2020 explore betty birkner s board benches built in decks followed by 219 people on pinterest.
Simple tools and inexpensive materials make this a fun project for everyone in the family. 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. You gain a great deal of seating plus storage both of which are valuable for any deck design.
On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs. Use free deck bench plans to add stylish seating to your deck or patio with an inexpensive and easy deck bench. Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep.