How to build a planter bench.
Build deck planter bench.
If you have a green thumb and want to show it off build an attractive planter bench for your backyard.
How to build outdoor planter bench 1.
The first step of the outdoor project is to build the floor for the planter bench.
A bench is even easier to build than a planter.
However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio.
A comfortable bench is between 16 in.
Standard seating height for benches is about 17.
Tie it into a planter for additional stability.
Rather than loading a tall planter with unnecessary soil build a shelf inside.
9 diy planter benches for your outdoor spaces.
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.
How to build a planter bench overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Using a miter saw cut boards for the seat seat frame planters and inner frame.
Build the frame out of 2 2 lumber and the bottom out of 1 6 slats.
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.
Drained water trapped in a cavity below the planter could cause decking to rot.
High and 16 in.
A planter is a tripping hazard if less than 18 in.
That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas.
A bench is a must for every outdoor space.
Drill pilot holes through the 16 1 2 long supports and insert 2 1 1 2 screws to create.
For maximum solidness incorporate the bench into the deck framing.
It s a durable and comfy seat that may be used for several purposes.
Most decorative plants need less than 1 foot of soil depth.
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.