The best plan for deck benches is to go sit on a few existing benches until you discover one that s comfortable.
Built in deck bench dimensions.
Built in perimeter benches help define the edge of a deck in addition to increasing the seating.
A very comfortable size.
For continuous seating cut enough supports to install one every 4 5 feet.
Bench seats tend to sit somewhere around 16 inches high.
2x2s are also excellent for the seating surface.
Benches can have a depth anywhere from 15 20 inches 38 51 cm although the typical bench used for dining is considered to be around 17 inches 44 cm.
Four 2x4s spaced 1 4 apart create a 14 3 4 surface and with 2x4 or 1x4 edge trimming the final bench seat measures between 16 1 4 and 17 3 4.
The timbers must be parallel and the diagonal measurements must be equal.
Dig into soil and lay timbers.
Dig the 4 6 timbers into the soil leaving about 1 1 2 in.
Of the top exposed.
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Depending on what height is comfortable for you.
Check out figure a in project pdfs below for depth dimensions.
Dimensions for outdoor benches seat height.
You can take a look at how i used them for a built in patio bench and see if this way might be a good option.
Take photos and measurements so you can copy the design.
Building a deck bench project directions.
A depth or width past 20 inches 51 cm will not be as comfortable for the average person to sit on.
I used the teak bench dimensions as a basis for my plan but i ended up altering it to a degree to fit bench cushions we could find online that were a standard size.