Comments on: Building Deck Stairs

By: E. Joseph

E. Joseph — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:33:59 +0000

Have you ever tried an adjustable stair bracket system to build deck stairs? I’ve used them a lot lately and it really speeds up the building process. You don’t have to make so many cuts. Look at http://www.ez-stairs.com . There’s a stair calculator on the site too.

By: Luis Rosa

Luis Rosa — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:31:36 +0000

Dave:
Please check this site that has a calculator http://www.decks.com/Calculators/Stairs.aspx

By: David Rethemeyer

David Rethemeyer — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:59:08 +0000

We have recently purchased a beach home on the Outer Banks in NC. My concern is how should I build steps leading from our deck down to the beach? What is the correct thinking? The steps are always being damaged by the pounding surf when we get Nor’easters. Do I increase the strengh by using 6X6’s? Or should steps “break-away” from the deck structure to keep from further damage of deck and or house? Is there a better “step system” than the standard PT 4X4 and 2″ treads nailed to stringers? Currently it a drop of about 12 feet to the beach or toe of dune.
Thanks, looking forward to hearing your thoughts ’cause I’m at a loss!

By: Rickie Bell

Rickie Bell — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:34:11 +0000

Good quick overview of the basics of how to build steps. Could you explain in detail how to figure out the rise and run of each individual step?

This seems to be the biggest obstacle to building stairs for most people.

By: Joe Leon

Joe Leon — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:22:08 +0000

Can you make a video on how to make a oval shape wood deck

By: Gary A Vela

Gary A Vela — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:56:15 +0000

Building a set of stairs specially outside for a decking may not be as intimidating… It also depends on the type of wood one uses to build a set of stairs.

I (Gary)am located in New Smyrna Beach Florida and a lot of builder prefer to use IPE decking and IPE or Brazilian Walnut for their steps… what is the different though? or is it just the price of the material?

I would be nice if you could Danny put together a video on how to put together a decking!