Build Deck Planter Bench

High and 16 in.

Build deck planter bench.

It s a durable and comfy seat that may be used for several purposes. Tie it into a planter for additional stability. Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench. How to build a deck planter.

Drained water trapped in a cavity below the planter could cause decking to rot. A planter is a tripping hazard if less than 18 in. How to build a planter bench. How to build outdoor planter bench 1.

For the cut list scroll down to the bottom of this article. Build the frame out of 2 2 lumber and the bottom out of 1 6 slats. 9 diy planter benches for your outdoor spaces. A comfortable bench is between 16 in.

Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame. Most people opt for something simple built of wood. We ve already shared some tutorials for outdoor storage benches and today i d like to present some more ideas but this time these are planter benches. Most decorative plants need less than 1 foot of soil depth.

That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas. If you have a green thumb and want to show it off build an attractive planter bench for your backyard. How to build a planter bench overview illustration by gregory nemec. Building the bottom of the planters.

For maximum solidness incorporate the bench into the deck framing. However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio. Rather than loading a tall planter with unnecessary soil build a shelf inside. A bench is even easier to build than a planter.

Cut the pieces photo by kolin smith. A bench is a must for every outdoor space. Benches can be almost any length but because lumber is sold in select lengths 8 boards make this bench easy to build without too much cutting and fitting. Drill pilot holes through the 16 1 2 long supports and insert 2 1 1 2 screws to create.