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Move It Outside Pt. 4: Hot Tub and Deck Jay Baker and the Move It Outside crew help with the installation of a hot-tub, deck and water diversion system. From "Move It Outside" episode DMIO-104

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Constructing the deck bench

Hot-Tub Deck Bench

Materials:

2x4 pressure-treated beams
2x6 pressure-treated beams
4x4 pressure-treated posts
lag screws
coated deck screws
nails

Tools and equipment:

circular saw
radial arm saw
power drill
clamp
hammer
level
sawhorses
socket wrench
pencil

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The crew tests out the newly completed bench.

Steps:

• Since there is not a lot of room on the hot tub deck, the bench will be perched on the edge of the deck, tilting back.

• Attach 4x4 support posts to the edge of the deck.

• Create an adjustable template to determine the angle of the bench. Then, cut wood to replicate the template.

• Bolt seat supports and back supports into place with a socket wrench.

• Lay pressure-treated 2x4's across the seat supports and screw into place.

• After the 2x4's are attached to the seat of the bench, begin securing 2x4's to the back of the bench with coated deck screws. Be sure to leave a small gap between each beam to give the bench a more uniform look.

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