Building A Deck Storage Bench

Built in deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck.

Building a deck storage bench. Mark the sides for placing frame rails and stiles. Here s another outdoor storage bench you can build. Final touches on the outdoor storage bench seat. Even with the seat closed a little rainwater can seep around the upper edge.

Whether your digs are cramped or palatial a storage bench provides both extra seating and another place to stash your stuff. The least expensive choice is construction grade pine 100 which would give the bench a more rustic look. To keep the legs off the wet patio or deck screw on 3 4 in. On this week s episode of red hot building amanda mertz shows you how to build an entryway bench.

For over 35 years keith gerety and team has provided clients with a hands on approach while maintaining a personal commitment to customer satisfaction and delivering the best quality construction in westchester. Storage and seating all in one place. Drill countersunk pilot holes for all screws. 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.

We also added a lid support to hold the seat open. Assembly diy deck storage bench with plans diy deck storage bench plans 2. Screw the side frame pieces into place. The bottom of your storage bench should have slats a screen or holes that let water drain away.

How to build a built in deck bench an illustrated guide gerety building restoration is a full service general contractor. Materials include pallets reclaimed wood natural logs dimensional lumber cedar and teak. On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs. 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.

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. With the bench stained and the panels covered screw the panels inside the frames photo 10. 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. 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.

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.