Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame.
Build deck planter bench.
Standard seating height for benches is about 17.
Tie it into a planter for additional stability.
If you have a green thumb and want to show it off build an attractive planter bench for your backyard.
Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
Rather than loading a tall planter with unnecessary soil build a shelf inside.
How to build a planter bench overview illustration by gregory nemec.
The first step of the outdoor project is to build the floor for the planter bench.
Drill pilot holes through the 16 1 2 long supports and insert 2 1 1 2 screws to create.
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.
How to build a planter bench.
A planter is a tripping hazard if less than 18 in.
High and 16 in.
A comfortable bench is between 16 in.
Drained water trapped in a cavity below the planter could cause decking to rot.
How to build outdoor planter bench 1.
A bench is even easier to build than a planter.
Most decorative plants need less than 1 foot of soil depth.
Cut the pieces photo by kolin smith.
Building the bottom of the planters.
How to build a deck planter.
Most people opt for something simple built of wood.
For the cut list scroll down to the bottom of this article.
It s a durable and comfy seat that may be used for several purposes.
A bench is a must for every outdoor space.
In any case attach it with toe screwed fasteners to the deck.
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.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.