To site the beams, pull a level string from the top of the house ledger board to the posts. To fasten the beams, you can cut the posts and place them on top or, if you want to use the posts to support railings, leave them tall and attach the beam to the sides. Next, fasten t...
Building a staircase, even a short one, isn't simple. It requires precise measurements and some careful calculations. Here's how to do it like a pro.
Cut 1 1/2 inches off the back of each middle stringer to allow for the thickness of the anchor board. The cut should be made parallel to the existing angled cut. Toenail the middle stringers to the anchor board so they are flush with the top. 09of 14 Step 8: Attach Bottom Step Rise...
First, determine if the stringers will attach to the top joist so the stairs are even with the top surface, or if they will mount under a deck or landing and the stringers will be attached to the joists underneath or to the blocking pieces that are found between joists. If they attach ...
4. Connector:Depending on your accessibility and ease of use priorities, you can choose between two possible connectors: a key lock or a double-swivel. Key locks are easier to attach and detach to your board, while double-swivels reduce tangling. ...
When the glue dries, lay these sections over the plans and mark the positions where the ribs will attach. Now attach the ribs to the base plate with 1 or 2 drops of CA glue. Don’t glue them too well right now since you may need to remove the later if something doesn’t line up...
the end studs will sit such that there will be no way to attach the interior sheathing to the framing of wall#1. Thus an "interior wall stud" is added. I have no idea what this is called, so take that name with a grain of salt. I suppose I should name is something catchy like ...
Positioning and aligning the first deck stringerBlocking is being added between stringer locations to reinforce the stringers.Two stringers in place with blocking in betweenStingers in place with blocking and a riser to maintain proper stair width. Next, holes will be dug based on the stringer ...
Also, I did not attach the top planks to end supports, but rather simply placed the boards in position, then screwed them directly to cross members C (at each end of the bench) + I. Lastly, I ran a 2×4 stringer lengthwise between lower frame members E, to provide center support ...
Use our pictorial to show you how to build a deck. See how pros attach the ledger board, install rim boards, piers, posts and decking. Learn the 3-4-5 rule and download our free guide to squaring your deck.