How to Build Patio Furniture for a Deck

Having a deck is like having another room in your house where you can relax at the end of a busy day. A deck is a place where you can bring the outdoors in, as you open the door and let the fresh breeze in. A deck is more enjoyable if you add some furniture. This way you can you can sit down to read a book and sip your favorite drink or just look up to gaze at the stars at night before going to bed. This article will show you how to build a bench for your deck.

1 1/2 -by-3-inch softwood 1-by-2-inch softwood Lumber slats Tape measure Circular saw or table saw Polyurethane or wood preservative Carpenter's glue Clamps Hammer Nails Galvanized screws Screwdrivers Outdoor paint Cushion

Instructions

- 1
  Prepare the legs. Use 1 1/2-inch by 3-inch softwood, treated with a preservative such as polyurethane. You will need eight pieces cut 27 inches long.
- 2
  Prepare the cross-bars. Cut four pieces of 1-by-2-inch softwood. Allow 3 inches of overhang on each end.
- 3
  Cut the slats to the required length. For this example, cut them to 60 inches or 5 feet long. Doing so will allow more people to sit or one person to lie down on the bench on a lazy afternoon.
- 4
  Lay the slats and crossbars flat on the ground and start assembling. Use carpenter's glue first, then use a clamp to keep them together.
- 5
  Connect the legs to the cross-bars first, keeping the legs 15 to 18 inches apart from each other in two rows. Use galvanized screws or nails.
- 6
  Connect the slats on the legs and cross-bars to complete the bench. Leave at least 1 inch of space between each slat. Use galvanized screws or nails.
- 7
  Paint the slats and crossbars with white paint (or wood preservative or stain). Use an outdoor type of paint or finish to withstand the elements.
- 8
  Allow the bench to dry before using. Apply more paint or wood stain until you get the desired look and finish.

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