TL;DR
A seat wall is a low masonry wall, typically 18 to 22 inches tall and at least 12 inches deep, built around a patio or fire feature to provide permanent bench seating and spatial definition. Installers construct it from the same block, stone, or brick as the hardscape, cap it with a smooth flat unit for comfort, and set it on a compacted base or footing so it does not separate from the paving.
What it means
A seat wall is a low masonry wall, typically 18 to 22 inches tall and at least 12 inches deep, built around a patio or fire feature to provide permanent bench seating and spatial definition. Installers construct it from the same block, stone, or brick as the hardscape, cap it with a smooth flat unit for comfort, and set it on a compacted base or footing so it does not separate from the paving. It often doubles as a planter edge or a conduit path for low-voltage lighting.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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