We chose to use 2x4 construction because we simply needed a sturdier build. Enough said. :) I wanted to use cedar, but when we went to the lumberyard, they didn't carry 2x4s in cedar, just 1x4 and said it was hard to find. Being that I had wanted this built by Labor Day and it was already July, we bought the pressure treated wood. I know, I know, chemicals galore. We worked on it a little at a time. We modified it for a higher back, but now I wonder if that was needed, because although the cushions are deep they do go down some when you sit on them. Ah well, we are still happy with it. Because of the higher back, we opted to just use the armless section on the end, however we might build a modified arm later on. We'll see how it goes.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$358 = $148 wood, $210 cushions (Costco)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Not sure what brand or color. It's from Menards.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Debbie Gregory (not verified)
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 08:04
So proud of my talented
So proud of my talented sister. Love to see more. My cat Keko is still loving his bed
In reply to So proud of my talented by Debbie Gregory (not verified)
spiceylg
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 11:24
Thanx
Aww, thanx Deb!
Jamaunzie
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 14:47
Very nice work, hey I’ve been
Very nice work, hey I’ve been sitting on and eating off treated lumber for years ( Maybe that’s what is wrong with me LOL )