Deck Bench Railing
Built in deck benches often are used to define the perimeters of a deck.
Deck bench railing. This is a wonderful deck railing idea that looks especially stunning if you live in an old victorian style house or have a wrap around deck. Instead of typical vertical slats this version uses horizontal slats to create a backrest for a built in bench. The deck and the benches and the house was built 20 years ago.
Benches are set at a standard 20 height. These benches are designed to be part of the deck railing system. Deck benches built into the railing.
A very common way to add more seating on your deck is to create a bench out of the railing. They are built as the railing is built and the finished product must meet all local code requirements for railing. Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
Constructed with a deliberate slight angle the bench features an ergonomic design crafted for comfort. In this design the deck surface surrounding the hot tub smoothly connects to the bench at the left. The railing acts as a seat back for your guests creating a more comfortable seating arrangement.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas. 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.
One side of the deck a railing was required because it was higher than 30. This deck railing takes some careful planning and precise measuring if you are building it yourself. We added a thick 1 squeare cedar skirting as well to give a finished look.
On low decks deck benches can be plain seats with no backs. A long built in deck bench railing conveniently adds extra seating capacity. Decking with azek trim and wood lattice a w.
If a deck more than 30 off the ground has a row of benches built in to the perimeter do the guard rails need to be measured from the height of the bench. While wood deck railing designs are usually chosen for aesthetics this deck railing has a practical purpose. 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.
There are several methods to integrate a bench into your railing system. Homeowner wanted lot of benches to sit on. However you could always just show the design and leave it to the experts.
This particularly comes in handy when entertaining family and friends. I ve been reading building codes they all talk about measuring from the floor of the deck.