Metal and wood benches

A country bench is not only an excellent solution for a pleasant pastime after working in the garden, but also a decoration of the site. Such a design will help create interesting compositions in combination with the courtyard exterior. For the independent manufacture of benches for a summer residence, both metal and wooden, much experience is not required. Natural and artificial materials will fit perfectly into any style.

Combined designs look great on backyards, terraces, open fires and recreational areas.

The metal frame has a number of advantages:

• high reliability;
• resistance to weather changes;
• frost resistance;
• scratch resistance.

Benefits of wood:

• art style;
• the ability to organically fit into any exterior;
• a wide range of varieties: alder, oak, walnut, pine and others.

On household plots, forged lace, cast from cast iron or uncomplicated options with backs and seats are installed.

The benches in question are of several varieties:

• covered with a canopy;
• without a visor;
• ordinary;
• with back support.

Metal or wooden benches without a visor are suitable for a short rest after hard physical work in the country. They are installed in the shady part of the site, in a closed gazebo or in a place convenient for the user. They are also placed in decorated areas under the pergola, and they can be supplemented with unusual decorative elements, neat pillows that differ in shape and color, and wrought-iron backs.

Such benches are divided according to the option of installation on stationary and mobile structures. The latter are easily removed in winter for storage until the next season in a utility room or barn. The first models are installed near an open fire or in a dining area.

The products are included in the category of luxury furniture that adds solidity to any garden and enhances the status of the owner.

They are welded from elements that are processed on metal frames. To create a garden shop using components, you will need blanks and a drawing. The project includes the marking of parts, as well as the designation of their locations.

Iron structures without the inclusion of plastic or wood in the frame are considered to be vandal-proof, not prone to damage, shock and scratches. Only such furniture is irrational and not very suitable for installation in the courtyards of private houses. Metal, unlike other materials, heats up quickly, makes sitting uncomfortable and is even harmful to health. The best option would be a combined product: a frame made of iron, and the seat and back itself are made of wood.

The seat base can be completely metal or with wooden elements. Strength is achieved by adding metal plates to the frame, securing the bars, and the surface for the seat is sheathed with a soft cloth.

The number of supporting parts or legs is:

• 2 pcs. - in the form of the letter "T";
• 4 things. - installed on the ends of the bases;
• 6 pcs. - an additional pair is mounted in the middle.

The appearance of the product will depend on the idea of ​​the master with a predetermined and drawn pattern.

If you are going to make a garden or country bench, you should definitely pay attention to the design features, style design and what the product consists of.

Wood should be chosen for outdoor furniture, which is durable and does not react to precipitation. There are breeds that are most often used for such purposes.

• Pine. Lightweight wood with a yellowish tint, unique texture and brownish knots. Improves with age, inexpensive cost, excellent resistance to swelling and shrinkage. Due to its softness, the breed in question can be exposed to external dents and scratches.
• Acacia. Quite dense wood, not subject to environmental influences. The wood has a pleasant golden hue.
• Cedar. Has a high resistance to decay and insects. The light weight makes wood an ideal choice when you need to reposition objects.

For outdoor furniture, iron parts should be anti-corrosive. Various types of metal are used for the manufacture of benches.

1. Aluminum. Aluminum tubes are useful for DIY garden furniture design. They are very easy to maintain, rust-free and easy to clean. Lightweight metal resists corrosion, guaranteeing durability and aesthetic appearance.
2. Steel. Represents traditional structural parts: channels, angles or tubes. Flexible steel, unlike other heavy alloys, makes furniture comfortable and comfortable for owners.
3. Cast iron. Much heavier than aluminum or steel, they choose it, having a desire to own stable stationary structures that are not afraid of even a strong hurricane.

To make the product correctly, you will need good examples of country benches, sketches and dimensional drawings.

To find an individual size, you need to take into account some rules.

1. The height of the workpiece is determined by the length of the tibia (35 to 50 cm). High benches will create discomfort with hanging legs or bent knees.
2. The design requires a little nuance regarding the backrest / seat ratio. The right angle between them forces the seated person to be in a straight position. Of course, this has its advantages, if you think from the point of physiology, but it will be very uncomfortable to sit. It is better to do the back with a backward slope, which will help to sit comfortably on the bench.

Benches with a backrest look great by the water, along the edge of the plot or near flower beds.

A wooden bench without a back is easy to make with your own hands. Moreover, any available materials can be used. For example, it is quite easy to make a bench from an old door that has already served its life.

• First you need to cut the door leaf in such a way that you get two long and two short parts. But at the same time, of the two long ones, one should be smaller. The larger one is the future backrest, the smaller one is the seat.
• The side parts can also be cut out of the remaining door scraps, and the armrests can be thought out so that they are comfortable.
• All parts are fastened to each other with nails and screws. The entire structure can be reinforced with plywood sheets for reliability.

For information on how to make a bench with your own hands, see the next video.