Install Seating Surface Deck Boards
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Built in benches, yes or no?
What happens here
Once the wooden frame is complete and secure, begin installing the composite decking boards that will form the seating surface. Measure and cut the composite boards to the appropriate lengths, ensuring they fit snugly across the top of the frame. Pay close attention to any mitered corners for the L-shape to ensure clean, tight joints. Use a cordless drill to drive specialized composite deck screws through the boards and into the underlying wooden frame. Space the screws evenly and ensure they are flush with or slightly countersunk into the deck board surface for a clean finish.
Goal: Create the durable and attractive seating surface for the bench
Tools and materials
- Composite Decking Boards — Creating the durable and low-maintenance seating surface of the bench
- Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving screws to fasten the deck boards
- Measuring Tape — Accurately measuring composite boards for cutting
- Miter Saw
- Composite Deck Screws — Securely fastening the composite deck boards to the wooden frame