Deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 stringers spaced about 12 to 16 inches apart.
Stair hangers for deck.
Mark the locations for the stringers.
And tread to 11 in.
Read the related article critical deck connections or watch the rest of the video series below.
Measure down from the top of the deck and mark the top of your stair stringers with a level.
The final stage in building your deck is likely going to be when you connect the stairs to the deck.
They rest on a solid foundation and are attached to the deck with hangers.
Cut the 2 12 stringers extra long and secure them to blocking between the joists or to the joists themselves if they run parallel to the stringers.
Quickstep 1 step aluminum deck stair stringer.
It is not always done the same way.
For example if each stair will be 6 3 8 finished height we will measure down 7 3 8 to compensate for the missing stair tread.
The connection between stair stringer and deck comes down to a simple strap style hanger but locating and properly securing that hanger is where the bulk of the work will be focused.
Wood decking and railings.
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Severe weather 5 step pressure treated southern yellow pine deck stair stringer.
Of the half dozen deck stair hanging methods i ve tried for 2 8 framing this method works the best.
The outside flange extends beyond the ledger.
Every set of stairs has to be connected to the deck somehow.
The lumber is pressure treated protecting it from termites and rot.
The end joists on a ledger need a hanger just like the rest of the joists but using a regular joist hanger with out turned flanges presents a problem.
If you try to buy joist hangers for 2x12 joists you ll find that the common 18 gauge hangers used for deck construction top out at the 2x10 size.
If possible set your stair rise to 7 1 4 in.
Hold up stair treads with this 3 step stair hold up stair treads with this 3 step stair stringer that meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance.
This deck already has wood decking and deck railings installed.
Here are the various ways in which you can attach them and it is dependent on joist direction or the style of the stairs.