Posted by admin | Posted in Furniture | Posted on 08-03-2010
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Wood Bench Seat
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NEW ANTIQUE OAK SOLID WOOD MISSION BENCH LEATHER SEAT $229.00 |
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Kidkraft Modern Wood Toddler Bed w/Bench Seat/Bed Rails $149.50 |
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NEW SHABBY CHIC WOOD VANITY SEAT BENCH CHAIR FOOT STOOL $9.99 |
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Hall Entryway White WOOD Bench Seat Vanity Stool $99.99 |
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NEW WALL MOUNT WOOD FOLDING SHOWER SEAT BENCH BATHROOM $74.95 |
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Leather Wood Duet Piano Keyboard Bench Seat w/ Storage $50.95 |
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New IKEA Bench Solid Wood Long Stool/Seat $149.98 |
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NEW Double Seat Wood Rocking Chair Bench Indoor Outdoor $49.97 |
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Natural Wood Dining Bench Seat – FREE S/H $177.00 |
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White/Natural Wood Dining Bench Seat – FREE S/H $177.00 |
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WALNUT WOOD STOOL BENCH SEAT BATH SHOWER SAUNA FOLDABLE $49.90 |
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NEW WALL MOUNT WOOD FOLDING SHOWER SEAT BENCH BATHROOM $74.95 |
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WALNUT WOOD STOOL BENCH SEAT BATH SHOWER SAUNA FOLDABLE $32.95 |
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WALNUT WOOD STOOL BENCH SEAT BATH SHOWER SAUNA FOLDABLE $49.90 |
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Large Wood STORAGE BENCH Furniture Hall Seat Brown $261.99 |
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New Antique Oak Solid Wood Mission Bench Leather Seat $210.00 |
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NEW SHABBY CHIC WOOD VANITY SEAT BENCH CHAIR FOOT STOOL $9.99 |
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NEW WALL MOUNT WOOD FOLDING SHOWER SEAT BENCH BATHROOM $74.95 |
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Cherry Vanity Stool Bedroom Wood Storage Bench Seat New $80.95 |
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Wood Accent Bench w/Dark Leather Cushion Seat Victorian $139.95 |
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Double Seat Dark Wood Upholstered Bench X Cross Back $181.95 |
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Three Drawer Black Storage Bench Wooden Wood Seat Chair $188.95 |
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Three Drawer Brown Storage Bench Wooden Wood Seat Chair $188.95 |
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LUTYEN BENCH 54″ Outdoor GARDEN Seat NATURAL WOOD Oil $309.95 |
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White Storage Bench Wicker Baskets Seat Cushions Wood $287.95 |
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Playmobil Western/CASTLE Parts/Spares Wood BENCH/Seat $1.52 |
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WALNUT WOOD STOOL BENCH SEAT BATH SHOWER SAUNA FOLDABLE $49.90 |
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Vintage wood piano bench with hinged seat $28.00 |
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NEW WALL MOUNT WOOD FOLDING SHOWER SEAT BENCH BATHROOM $74.95 |
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Prepac 3620- 20 in. Twin Cubbie Wood Bench, Seat, White $98.35 |
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Teak Wood Folding Shower Seat, Bench, Stool – Bath, Sauna Seating $69.99 Solid Teak Wood Folding Shower Seat. Perfect for shower or bath, this stool can also be used for your steam room or sauna. Why should you choose teak? With an average lifespan of 75 years, teak wood has long been acclaimed as the best choice for outdoor furnishings. This luxuriant hardwood is resistant to water, weather and warping, allowing it to withstand season after season of use with no ne… |
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Split Seat Storage Bench $124.98 … |
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Strathwood Balboa Deep Seat Armless Chair with Cushion $189.99 … |
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Suncast Mini Patio Storage Bench $94.99 When extra storage and seating are needed, this Mini Patio Bench is the perfect fit, especially for the great outdoors. Whether on the patio or deck, it’s sure to keep the yard looking neat and tidy…. |
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Oxford Indoor or Outdoor Garden Storage Bench $299.99 This unique garden storage bench is made from reclaimed Eucalyptus wood. This garden storage bench has a curved back and plenty of room for two. I has great storage for small cushions, pillows, or your favorite garden supplies. It is very is made from very durable and dense wood. This bench will last a lifetime. Please note that because it is made from reclaimed lumber some wood is split or has sl… |
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Solid Wood Storage Seat $100.00 Wood Storage Seat secures items, is great for outdoor use! Close – Out priced at BIG BUCKS OFF! Space-saving storage and sturdy seating in one! Attractive solid-wood Storage Seat offers a roomy 2 1/2 cubic feet of interior storage space. Rich, red-toned stain complements decks and patios beautifully. Easy-open hinged top allows simple stowing of garden tools, lawn equipment or other outdoor items…. |
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Duro-Med TeakSpa Corner Shower Seat, Wood $74.94 Teak spa corner shower seat. Comfortable durable seat for your shower. Comfortable, smooth teak wood seat is vented to help prevent soap and water build-up. Known for its durability and weathering properties, teak wood withstands exposure to water without warping or producing mildew. Triangular shape fits compactly into a shower stall corner. Tool free assembly, hardware included. Constructed of s… |
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Two Handhold Wood Transfer Board, by Duro-Med, Size: 8 Inches X 30 Inches – 1 ea $28.00 INDICATIONS: Two Hand Wood Transfer Board Features: Patients can be easily transferred from wheelchair, bed, chair, or commode’s. Sealed and coated for easy transfer. Weight capacity of up to 400lbs…. |
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Duro-Med Wood Transfer Board – Wood – One Hand Hold – 8 x 30 Inch $26.45 The Duro-Med Wood Transfer Bench helps transfer patients from wheelchair, bed, chair or commode…. |
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Yamaha WB2 Padded Wooden Bench for the Yamaha DGX505 and DGX620, Natural Finish $56.00 The Yamaha WB2 bench is designed to match the DGX505 keyboard, but it is a sophisticated accompaniment to any instrument. Quality wood construction and a natural finish make this bench an exceptional choice for sturdy support and classical style. The thick padded seat and strategic air vent offer comfort and preservation against usual wear and tear…. |
How to Create Deck Benches and Planters
Once the essentials of framing, decking and railings have been constructed it is time to add deck benches and planters that can help to make the deck even more attractive, interesting and functional.
Built-in benches are a great way to provide seating for a larger number of people at family and social gatherings. A permanent bench near a door is a convenient place for changing dirty shoes or resting shopping bags while trying to find house keys in a pocket or purse. Bench seats built into deck corners foster private conversation. If the deck has a long section of railing an attractive built-in bench can add character and break up the monotony. On a low deck without a railing a perimeter bench is a useful and appealing addition.
Some homeowners shy away from the use of bench seating because they consider its hard seating surface to be less comfortable. They also think that built-in bench seating faces the wrong way if there is a view from the deck to be seen. Some homeowners choose to use outdoor furniture instead because it can be inexpensive, comfortable and easily rearranged to suit the situation. Another bonus is the fact that the homeowner does not have to do any actual construction work. The solution for these individuals might just be to limit built-ins to small benches that are located near doors and serve dedicated purposes. However, if a lot of seating is required regularly, benches can be a solid choice.
Planters on the other hand are a natural for a deck. They are almost as important as pictures on an interior house wall. Planters can be constructed in a variety of shapes and sizes and made to fit the location chosen. They can stand alone or be built in pairs and trios. They can work to help frame the opening of a stairway or door. They can define an access from off the deck or delineate a change in deck level. Planters can serve as dividers or barriers that can add privacy by the simple design technique of replacing sections of railings.
There are many ways to construct built-in benches. The best option is to build a bench that is constructed independently of the railing system. In this way the bench can be added after the deck and railing are built and cam be removed at a later time without affecting the integrity of the railing. Generally seating height should be in the 14 to 18 inch range while seat depth is best at 16 inches. Benches without backs work well when placed in front of railings and can be added to the deck just about anywhere else.
Although flat benches are not as comformtable as bench seats with back support, they can be ideal for casual sitting and can be a great location for an afternoon siesta espeically when comfortable cushions or pads are added to the mix. Creating a hinged access top to the bench creates a natural storage compartment for hiding cushions, pads, toys, etc. out of sight and out of mind when needed. Benches can be freestanding or can be screwed temporarily to the deck surface to provide more stability.
Plain and fancier planters are basically created using a simple but functional box as its design basis. Planters may be constructed with a false bottom in order to hold only the minimum amount of soil required for some flowers and plants. They can also be sized to hold a plastic liner that is removable. Planters should be designed to allow the maximum amount of air circulation possible especially between the planter and the surface of the deck. The bottom needs to be sturdy enough to handle the weight and also needs to permit excess water to drain through.
Planters should be created from materials that are rot resistant. Boxes can be made from pressure treated plywood and then enclosed with pressure treated, cedar, redwood or composite 1×4 or 1×6 vertical pieces and appropriate trim pieces. Rustproof screws and nails are an absolute must in the construction of planters.
Use caution when choosing a planter liner particularly if the planter is to be used for growing vegetables. Treated wood may leach unwanted chemicals into the soil. Sheet liners made from scraps of sheet vinyl (swimming pool suppliers) or rubber membranes (roofing suppliers) are ideal. Both are made to last a long time outdoors. They must be held in place near the top of the planter with rustproof staples or sandwiched behid a thin wooden cleat fastened with screws. The weight of the soil will hold the liner at the bottom. Another option is to build planters that have removable plastic pots or trays. No matter what is used for a planter liner it must have drainage holes at the bottom so that excess water can drain away and not cause roots to rot. Adding a layer of coarse rock under the soil will help to keep the drainage holes from clogging.
The addition of bench seating and planters to any deck will enable a homeowner to add functionality as well as beauty to this outdoor living space.
About the Author
Richard Vande Sompel is a professional deck builder of 35 years and over 850
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