Build Arbor Bench

If you use cedar redwood or above ground rated lumber apply extra sealer.

Build arbor bench. The zest 4 leisure rutland bench arbor shown above is a great example of a diy kit that has all these features. This will give you a hard surface from which to. Our design incorporates classic touches such as profiled rafter tails alternating wide and narrow boards for the seat and backrest and trellis sides to let your favorite climbers ascend to the overhead structure. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the short components and secure them with 2 1 2 screws to the front and back supports.

Building the seat frame. The first step of the project is to assemble the seat frame for the arbor bench. The freestanding 60 inch wide 30 inch deep 86 inch high structure has a number of subtle features that add to its appearance strength and comfort. The posts and the bench legs should be made of pressure treated lumber that is rated for ground contact.

You can add a little romance to your garden with this handsome arbor bench. But a hand built cedar bench framed by an arbor gives you a more permanent place to kick back as the weather warms up and adds an elegant architectural feature. Assemble the planter boxes.