Measure the perimeter of your deck.
How to build a deck bench seat with storage. Measure and cut two pieces of 3 4 plywood for the benchtop lids. With the bench stained and the panels covered screw the panels inside the frames photo 10. Cut a 17 5 8 x 17 5 8 square piece of 3 4 plywood and screw it down onto the corner of the bench this piece will be stationary. I wanted three benches.
Bench seating for your deck follows the same ergonomic guidelines as basic furniture construction with the seat 16 to 18 inches from the walking surface and at least 15 inches deep. Assemble the bench base illustration by gregory nemec attach a 1 2 cleat flush with the bottom edge of the bottom boards for the base. 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.
Here s our list of 15 different built in deck patio seating ideas. 20 incredible ideas for a diy storage bench whether your digs are cramped or palatial a storage bench provides both extra seating and another place to stash your stuff. One added benefit is that you can add storage to the design blending an extra dose of functionality into the mix. Final touches on the outdoor storage bench seat.
Even with the seat closed a little rainwater can seep around the upper edge. 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. Versatile comfortable and attractive there s a lot to love about built in benches. The side tables are 23 7 8 x 23 7 8.
When building deck seating make the seat 16 18 high by 15 18 deep with a 15 to 20 slant on the back. To build the base fasten two long boards to the inside of the front legs and two more to the back legs equal height from the bottom. We also added a lid support to hold the seat open. Park your posterior on a deck bench designed to keep outdoor essentials close at hand.
Each piece will be 16 3 8 x the length the edge of the bench to the square piece in the corner. One along each side. For bench seating that includes backs the seats should tilt about 5 degrees and seat backs from 5 to 10 degrees. Instead of cutting the posts flush with the beam leave them long until the joists are in place.
You can build a bench on posts that extend through the deck like these 4x6s. Then you can determine the height of the posts above the deck surface and trim them.