Pre drill and screw together frame.
Adding bench to existing deck.
For a seamless look build bench out of existing decking material.
That way you ll have about a 7 inch step to the new deck.
Install blocking between the joists adjacent to the legs.
Here are the full plans.
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.
Start by cutting frame from 2x4s.
Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
When building deck seating make the seat 16 18 high by 15 18 deep with a 15 to 20 slant on the back.
When positioning center crosspieces leave room for center legs between them if bench is 8 feet long.
With circular saw cut two long boards for frame sides and six cross pieces.
Cut the legs to length predrill them for three lag screws or bolts and fasten them to the joists.
Design your extension to use 2x6s if possible.
Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.
Ours is 70 x 24 part of that 24 will be overlapped by the existing deck boards.
Please avert your eyes from the mess underneath.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
You can change the dimensions.
Keep the outer edges of all legs the same distance from the edge of the deck.
Choose fabric to complement other patio furniture and stain the wood to match your deck or paint it to match your house.
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.
Cut the seat rails to the width of the seat and screw them to the legs.
Build bench to fit existing deck space or use as barrier at side of low deck.
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.
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.
Quantity of 4 4 x 4 x 16 bench legs.
Build the frame and toenail it to the old deck.
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.
Covering the plywood seat with foam and fabric is something even an upholstery novice can manage.
From cutting the wood pieces to attaching the wood pieces together.
This bench is easy to customize too.
If your deck is constructed out of some other material make any necessary.
Quantity of 5 2 x 4 x 11 end pieces and sitting surface base.
In this example 90mm x 18mm 3 4 x 3 1 2 hardwood is used.
