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