Building A Deck Storage Bench

Mark the sides for placing frame rails and stiles.

Building a deck storage bench.

With the bench stained and the panels covered screw the panels inside the frames photo 10. To keep the legs off the wet patio or deck screw on 3 4 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. Click through for 20 benches you can build yourself to help make your.

The least expensive choice is construction grade pine 100 which would give the bench a more rustic look. Building the bench with cedar decking which is rot resistant would cost 300. How to build a built in deck bench an illustrated guide gerety building restoration is a full service general contractor. On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs.

Final touches on the outdoor storage bench seat. Even with the seat closed a little rainwater can seep around the upper edge. The bottom of your storage bench should have slats a screen or holes that let water drain away. You can build a bench shorter than the post spacing by supporting one end on a through post and the other end on a short piece of post bolted to the beam and joist.

Paint your deck bench with colorful exterior stain or create a rustic seat from pallets or a log that weathers to a beautiful aged patina. Built in deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck. Whether your digs are cramped or palatial a storage bench provides both extra seating and another place to stash your stuff. Materials include pallets reclaimed wood natural logs dimensional lumber cedar and teak.

The top rail sits flush with the top edge of the side but the two vertical stiles and bottom rail are 1 2 inch from the edges. Contemporary deck with built in benches a deck with a bordering row of trees has several seating options including a built in cushioned bench an ottoman and a light wood dining table with chairs. If you are building this kind of bench on an elevated deck make sure the deck overhang is sufficient to build a railing behind the bench. We also added a lid support to hold the seat open.

Drill countersunk pilot holes for all screws. Here s another outdoor storage bench you can build. Storage and seating all in one place. On this week s episode of red hot building amanda mertz shows you how to build an entryway bench.

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