Build a Bench and Half Wall for a Grade-Level Deck
In thisFine HomebuildingProject House video, Mike Guertin and Justin Fink build a custom bench to match a new deck.
Mike Guertin explains how and why he builds custom post wraps to match decking, demonstrates how to frame a bench top for ease of construction, apply waterproofing details to the top of the bench frame, cut, lay out, and fasten the bench top and skirt board, and finally, to build and install a half wall on the edge of the deck.
Videos in the Series
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Build a Grade-Level Deck
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Layout for Framing and Footings
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Footings and Piers
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Install a Ledger
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Install Posts and Rim Beam
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Joists and Hardware
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Stairs and Blocking
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Build a Grade-Level Deck: Install Decking
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Build a Bench and Half Wall for a Grade-Level Deck
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What is the source of the copper naphthenate used? I used to use Cuprinal No. 10 but it has been off the market for 10 or more years.
2 things I'm a bit uncomfortable with:
- Will a 3 riser stair require a handrail by code?
- Don't like the height of the seat, combined with its proximity to the edge of the deck and the distance to the ground. I'd opt for a seatback.
Also - while I agree with a continuous skirt around a low level deck (helps prevent leaves, debris & litter from accumulating under the deck), somewhere there should be an easily removed section to allow for occasional inspection of the underside. In my work inspecting foundations, I send my robotic camera under decks like this. You would be really surprised at what I find - including mildew, mold & fungus on the deck support members.