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.
Adding bench to existing deck.
Adding a bench seat to an existing deck buildeazy june 2020 making the post holes in the deck use the same decking materials to construct a fixed deck seat as used on the deck itself.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
You can change the dimensions.
Design your extension to use 2x6s if possible.
In this example 90mm x 18mm 3 4 x 3 1 2 hardwood is used.
Build bench to fit existing deck space or use as barrier at side of low deck.
This bench is easy to customize too.
Build the frame and toenail it to the old deck.
To frame an extension that rises one step from the existing deck lay out the post locations and cut the posts so the joists rest on the surface of the old deck.
If your deck is constructed out of some other material make any necessary.
Choose fabric to complement other patio furniture and stain the wood to match your deck or paint it to match your house.
The wood and materials needed for this diy patio bench project.
Keep the outer edges of all legs the same distance from the edge of the deck.
When building deck seating make the seat 16 18 high by 15 18 deep with a 15 to 20 slant on the back.
Ours is 70 x 24 part of that 24 will be overlapped by the existing deck boards.
Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
With circular saw cut two long boards for frame sides and six cross pieces.
Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.
That way you ll have about a 7 inch step to the new deck.
So if you have 40 bucks and want a fun and simple diy wood project see below for our step by step build through pictures.
Here are the full plans.
When positioning center crosspieces leave room for center legs between them if bench is 8 feet long.
Adding a bench seat to an existing deck buildeazy making the post holes in the deck use the same decking materials to construct a fixed deck seat as used on the deck itself.
Install blocking between the joists adjacent to the legs.
Please avert your eyes from the mess underneath.
For a seamless look build bench out of existing decking material.
In this example 90mm x 18mm 3 4 x 3 1 2 hardwood is used.
Covering the plywood seat with foam and fabric is something even an upholstery novice can manage.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
Quantity of 4 4 x 4 x 16 bench legs.
Pre drill and screw together frame.
Build the base of the deck bench this is basically a small deck that you are going to build out of 2 x6 and then anchor to the joists on the main deck.
From cutting the wood pieces to attaching the wood pieces together.
Start by cutting frame from 2x4s.
