Deck Stairs Using Stringers
Some composite materials and lower-grade 54 wood decking may require you to reduce the stringer spacing to 10 on center.
Deck stairs using stringers. A nice finished look uses a design where the nosing of each tread is hidden within the width of the stringer. Cut the top and bottom of the stringer and hold it in position to determine the location and height of the landing pad. On the other hand the issue concern the disposition of furniture that needs to be included in your final deck.
In this video I will show you how to measure cut and install stair stringers for a deck. Attaching Stair Stringers to the Deck This is the most common way to attach deck stairs to the deck. Measure and cut each riser or toe kick to fit each stair.
Always read the composite decking installation instructions for stair treads before building your stairs. Install an additional stringer at the inside of the corner on each angle of the corner to provide support for the corner of the stair. From the boards end and clear of any knots.
Set up a stair-marking jig by clamping a straight-edged board to a framing square. Solid stringers can only be used on the outer sides of a set of stairs. Mark the first stair notch in the stringer.
Calculate Deck Stair Rise and Run Calculate the deck stair rise and run and mark a stringer using a framing square. Shown here are three popular ways to secure stair stringers. How you choose to attach the stringer to the deck framing will depend on your preference and on the project details.
But this method of building stairs requires a solid connection and enough contact area on the deck perimeter to ensure a good hold. Leave a comment if you have any questions about the stair stringer. Register the straight edge to the stairs rise and run.