DIY

Backyard
Bar Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. Description
4. Read before starting
5. Material list
6. Overall dimensions
7. Right panel detail
8. Left panel detail
9. Front panel detail
10. Back panel detail
11. Roof detail
12. Finishing Tips
13. Outside detailed pictures
16. Inside detailed pictures

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 DESCRIPTION
● Rustic backyard bar designed to seat up to 8 people around
● Simple and sturdy design with moderate skill level required to
build
● Panels and roof bolt together to allow for disassembly for transport
or storage (if desired)
● Plan includes detailed dimensions and very specific notes,
material list, and pictures to aid in fabrication
● Specific notes included for planning your cuts in order to minimize
scrap

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 READ BEFORE STARTING
● 2 person build
● Estimated 2 full days for construction. Finish/staining time additional.
● Use proper safety equipment during construction and when disassembling / assembling panels. Watch sharp edges
of metal roof.
● Material list includes exact lumber quantities to minimize scrap. You may choose to order extras of certain pieces if
you wish.
● Before starting construction, verify that your lumber yard gave you the correct pieces and correct qty, and that the
quality is satisfactory. Stack them by type/size.
● Build each panel in the order laid out in these instructions. Material list is based on saving scrap pieces for
subsequent steps.
● The notes in the material list for each panel will tell you if you are using a scrap piece from a previous step, or saving
the scrap for a subsequent step. Label the scrap that will be used for later steps and put aside.
● For each panel, build the frame first, then fasten outer sheathing to the frame. Sheathing provides rigidity to the
frame.
● Once the right, left, front and back panels are completed, bolt them together with the front corner posts. The roof is
the only panel that will be constructed in place.
● Once fully assembled, you can level the bar by cutting scrap pieces of the 4’x4” pressure treated posts.
● If outer sheathing (cedar) only has 1 finished side, make sure finished side is facing out when fastening.
● Knotty cedar chosen for outer sheathing for it’s look and natural weather resistance. To save cost, substitute with
something such as white pine. Staining will provide some protection, however, pine does not have the same weather
resistance as cedar, so longevity may be affected.
● Material list does not include lumber for TV mounting, as the mounting pattern varies by model.
● Before starting, it is highly suggested to run a GFCI outlet to the wall of the house that the bar will be up against (if
applicable) if one does not exist.
● Suggested to have at least 1 to 2 spare rechargeable batteries for your cordless drill.
● Actual results may vary based on your available space. Adjust as necessary. 4
 MATERIAL LIST
LUMBER YARD HOME DEPOT BENJAMIN MOORE
(QTY) ITEM (QTY) ITEM (QTY) ITEM
PRESSURE TREATED (3) 2 ⅝” x 7/16” x 10’ pine molding
(2) 4” x 4” x 10’ (1 qt) Arborcoat Exterior Stain -
(6) 2’ x 8’ corrugated metal roof panels
(2) 4” x 4” x 8’ (3) 8” x 10” shelf brackets Solid - Westcott Navy
(3) 2” x 4” x 10’ (9) 6” x 8” shelf brackets
(1) 1 ½” corner brackes - 10 pack (1 gal) Arborcoat Exterior Stain -
DOUGLAS FIR (FRAMING WOOD) (2) 8” x ½” hex head bolts
(4) 2” x 6” x 10’ Semi-Transparent - Dragon’s
(14) 7” x ½” hex head bolts
(2) 2” x 6” x 8’ (3) 5” x ½” hex head bolts
Breath
*(1) 2” x 12” x 12’ (1) ½” washers - 50 pack
*(1) 2” x 12” x 10’ (19) ½” lock washers
*(1) 2” x 10” x 10’ (1) ½” nuts - 25 pack
(6) 2” x 4” x 10’ (1) 4” door hinge
(9) 2” x 4” x 8’ (1) 3” exterior screws - 5lb box
(1) 2 ½” exterior screws - 1lb box
WHITE PINE (2) 2” exterior finish nails - 1lb box
(1) 1” X 8” X 10’ (1) 1” hex head roof screws w/ rubber gasket - 50 pack
(50) 1” pan head screws
**KNOTTY CEDAR (1) Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, clear gloss - 1qt
(26) 1” x 8” x 10’ (3-5) paint brushes (all paints / stains)
(1) 1” x 8” x 8’ (1-2) Shur-Line paint edger (all paints / stains)
(1) 1” x 6” x 10’ (5-6) Tarps for staining

* Suggestion: tell lumber yard you would like to hand select these pieces to get
the best quality, since these will be the bar and countertop surfaces. Lumber qty’s are exact.
** To save cost, substitute knotty cedar with something such as white pine. Order extras of certain pieces if you wish.
However, white pine does not have the same natural weather resistance as cedar. 5
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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RIGHT PANEL
(QTY) ITEM
(1) 4” x 4” x 8’ P.T. - front corner post (bolts to
right and front panels, do not screw to frame)
(1) 2” x 4” x 10’ P.T. - 2 sill plates (save scrap
for left sill plate)
(1) 2” x 12” x 12’ - bartop (save scrap for left
bar top)
(1) 2” x 4” x 10’ - 3 studs
(1) 2” x 4” x 8’ - 1 stud & 2 top plates
(6) 1” x 8” x 10’ cedar - outer sheath (rip cut
top pc first before cross cutting. Save
scrap for right baseboard & left panel & 2
back wall shelf lips)
(3) 6” x 8” shelf brackets - under bartop
(4) 7” x ½” bolts and hardware - connect to
front and back panels through corner posts
(1) 4” door hinge - connect swinging bar top
- 3” screws - general framing
- 2 ½” screws - fasten bar top to top plate
- 1” screws - fasten shelf brackets
- 2” finish nails - sheathing

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LEFT PANEL
(QTY) ITEM
(1) 4” x 4” x 8’ P.T. - front corner post (bolts to
left and front panels, do not screw to frame)
(-) 2” x 4” x 10’ P.T. - sill plate (use scrap from
right sill plate)
(-) 2” x 12” x 12’ - bartop (use scrap from right
bar top)
(1) 2” x 4” x 10’ - 3 studs
(1) 2” x 4” x 8’ - top plate (save scrap for 1
back wall shelf)
(-) 1” x 8” x 10’ cedar - outer sheath (use 6
scrap pcs from right panel)
(1) 1” x 8” x 8’ cedar - baseboard (rip cut first
before cross cut. Save scrap for 4 back
wall shelf lips)
(3) 6” x 8” shelf brackets - under bartop
(4) 7” x ½” bolts and hardware - connect to
front and back panels through corner posts
- 3” screws - general framing
- 2 ½” screws - fasten bartop to top plate
- 1” screws - fasten shelf brackets
- 2” finish nails - sheathing

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FRONT PANEL
(QTY) ITEM
(1) 2” x 12” x 10’ - bar top
(1) 2” x 10” x 10’ - counter top
(1) 1” x 8” x 10’ pine - lower shelf
(3) 2 ⅝” x 7/16” x 10’ - back splash (rip cut to
~1 ½” each)
(1) 2” x 4” x 10’ P.T. - sill plate
(2) 2” x 4” x 10’ - 3 studs & top plate
(1) 2” x 4” x 8’ - 2 studs
(6) 1” x 8” x 10’ cedar - outer sheath
(rip cut top pc before cross cutting. Save
scrap for baseboard)
(3) 8” x 10” shelf brackets - under countertop
(3) 6” x 8” shelf brackets - under bartop
(10) 1 ½” corner braces - fasten lower shelf
(4) 7” x ½” bolts and hardware - connect to
left and right panels through corner posts
- 3” screws - general framing
- 2 ½” screws - fasten bar top to top plate
- 1” screws - fasten shelf brackets
- 2” finish nails - sheathing

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BACK PANELS
(QTY) ITEM
(2) 4” x 4” x 10’ P.T. - back corner posts
(1) 2” x 4” x 10’ P.T. - sill plate
(2) 2” x 4” x 10’ - top plate & 5 shelves
(6) 2” x 4” x 8’ - studs
(-) 2” x 4” x 8’ - use scrap from left panel for 1
shelf
(14) 1” x 8” x 10’ cedar - outer sheath
(-) 1” x 8” x 10’ cedar - use scrap from left and
right panels for 6 shelf lips
(3) 5” x ½” bolts and hardware - connect to
back panels together
- 3” screws - general framing
- 2” finish nails - sheathing

Both back wall panels should be framed and sheathed

separately. They are bolted together in the middle.
Back corner posts should be permanently screwed to the
frames. They will connect to the left and right panels with the
bolts
Position shelves as you desire
Lumber for TV mount not shown (varies by model)
Cutout for outlet not shown (varies)
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ROOF
(QTY) ITEM
(4) 2” x 6” x 10’ - joists
(2) 2” x 6” x 8’ - side plates
(1) 1” x 6” x 10’ cedar - front fascia board
(6) 2’ x 8’ metal roof panels
(2) 8” x ½” bolts and hardware - connect
to back posts
(2) 7” x ½” bolts and hardware - connect
to front posts
- 3” screws - general framing
- 1” roof screws
- 2” finish nails - front fascia board

Before constructing the roof, assemble the right, left,

front and back panels with the front corner posts.
Then bolt the 2 roof side plates to the corner posts.
Then screw the 4 joists to the side plates.
Then nail the front fascia board to the front joist.
Then install the 6 corrugated roof panels.

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 FINISHING TIPS

● Use scrap 4x4 P.T. post material to cut custom shims for levelling the bar.
● Fabricate first, then sand/stain while assembled in place (except for bar top and counter).
● Apply stain and clear coat to bar top and counter indoors in temp controlled area that is
ventilated. Humidity will affect curing of polyurethane.
● Allow wood to dry before sanding/staining.
● Do not bother sanding unfinished side of outer sheathing if only 1 side is finished (time
consuming).
● Apply 1-2 coats of stains (as desired).
● Apply 5 coats of clear finish to bar tops and counter.

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 OUTSIDE DETAILED PICTURES

Bar shown is the same overall dimensions as the one detailed in this plan, but the
right panel has been modified to fit up against a corner bump out with hose spigot. 13
 OUTSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

Back corner post Roof front fascia board

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OUTSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

Do not nail outer

sheathing to the corner
posts if you wish to be
able to easily
disassemble panels in
the future. Nail them
into the next closest
studs

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INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES

Inside counter,
backsplash,
and lower shelf

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INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

Lower shelf (under counter)

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INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

Back wall
framing and
shelf detail

Back corner post

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 INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

Example back wall cutout for outlet Example TV mounting

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 INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

4 x 4 P.T. post scrap for shims Typical framing (3” screws x 2 per stud)
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 INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

Screws added to front corner post for added

strength and positioning. Can be removed for
Front corner post detail disassembly and relocation of bar.
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INSIDE DETAILED PICTURES (cont.)

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