When building stairs or steps for a deck:
Watch this video to find out more.
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November 21st, 2007 at 8:56 pm
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!
May 29th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Can you make a video on how to make a oval shape wood deck
August 10th, 2008 at 6:34 am
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.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:59 am
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!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Dave:
Please check this site that has a calculator http://www.decks.com/Calculators/Stairs.aspx
May 15th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
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.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
You have good information in your video. It makes me cringe though when I see a deck nailed down. You should always use screws to fasten deck boards. I have replaced a lot of decks where the nails pop up and become a hazard.
May 24th, 2010 at 3:13 am
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January 17th, 2011 at 11:08 am
In pictures they show the rise and runs however it appears the top step serves as the first step and the drop down is the rise to the first step of the stringer. Everything I am reading they never actually explain this part. If it is 7 steps you cut only 6 out of the 2×12. I would like it explain better and I believe this is factored into the cutting of both ends of the stringe so it is flush against the deck and flush at the bottom for resting. These are not explained well by most videos.
Sorry but these are just some of the tidbits those making videos tnd to leave out and assume we know.