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Benches built into decks.
They are built as the railing is built and the finished product must meet all local code requirements for railing.
Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating.
You can build both types on the same deck.
Benches built parallel to the joists can be any length.
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It s easiest to frame built in benches before the decking goes on.
Deck benches built into the railing these benches are designed to be part of the deck railing system.
Bench seats should be about 18 inches above the decking and 15 30 inches deep.
Backless or curved tucked within in an intimate corner or running the full length of your deck space your deck bench is your chance to be seated as well as seat your guests in the manner to which you ve no doubt become accustomed and they most certainly deserve.
There are several methods to integrate a bench into your railing system.
An 8 bench will require a third set of legs near the center so use a miter saw to cut your 4x4s into three sets of legs.
Built in deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck.
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.
Some of the most comfortable built in deck benches create a gentle slope in the seating area by making the rear legs 1 shorter than the front legs.
For a freestanding bench keep the length of the legs even.