How To Build Easy Deck Stairs
You now know how to build deck steps without stringers.
How to build easy deck stairs. How to Build Deck Railings Stairs. These easy-to-build stairs are pretty and practical. 30 of 48 spindles.
In this video This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to build deck stairs. Materials for 4 foot wide 8 step flight of deck stairs 3 of 2 x 12 by 12 pressure treated lumber for the stringers. Now screw an L-bracket on each side of the stringer to connect it to your deck.
2 of 2 x 4 by 10 lumber for the rails. When building steps it is essential to build every step the same height as the others to prevent tripping. How to Build Deck Stairs In Simple Steps- Finishing the Deck Stairs.
Stair tread covers are an affordable solution for outdoor steps particularly wood treads found on porches and deck stairs that have taken a beating from all the traffic. Stairs on decks are typically wide and short. Cut eight pieces of decking board down to a 48 length.
Simple deck step design which can be made in a little over an hour. A typical deck stair tread or top is made with two deck boards side by side. READ MORE Read Deck Builder magazines Mike Guertin article on building deck stairs for even more detailed information.
For example if you are building stairs to go up to a deck and you measure 3 feet 091 m from the ground to the top of the deck. You have now completed building your deck steps with no stringers. You have to place the top of the stringer on the bottom of the frame of the deck.