How To Build Easy Deck Stairs
3 Divide total rise by number of steps to find height of each riser.
How to build easy deck stairs. 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. Stairs on decks are typically wide and short. 8 of 2 x 6 by 8 lumber for stair treads.
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. How to Build Deck Railings Stairs.
Jun 19 2018 - Add a decorative touch to the edge of your deck. Now screw an L-bracket on each side of the stringer to connect it to your deck. READ MORE Read Deck Builder magazines Mike Guertin article on building deck stairs for even more detailed information.
You have to place the top of the stringer on the bottom of the frame of the deck. 1 Determine the width of each stair tread. When building steps it is essential to build every step the same height as the others to prevent tripping.
A typical deck stair tread or top is made with two deck boards side by side. You now know how to build deck steps without stringers. Measure the height of the area where you will install the stairs.
2 of 4 x 4 by 8 lumber for the posts. This is also called the total rise. If you dont plan to make the top step level with the area where the stairs begin be sure to account for this gap in your measurement.