How to Build Stairs - When we build a staircase, we should consider making a stair that not only comfortable to walk but safe as well.
According to an old saying, every man must build a house, plant a tree and raise a son…. and build a deck 😉 I’ve planted a lot of trees, I have a son,I built a shed(it can count as a house), now it’s time to learn how to build a deck. I didn’t just want any ...
Attach the planks to the corner blocks with deck screws. To keep the joists straight and the outside joists up, you will need to screw in two rim joists. You will need to remove the second rim joist and reattach it after the joists are trimmed. When you remove the rim joist later, t...
Often the most difficult part of building a deck is attaching the deck to the house. Most homes have a poured concrete foundation making it tricky to attach the ledger board. The ledger board is the board that will take the weight of the deck frame and decking. Attaching it to a poured ...
Learn how to build steps and get helpful tips for determining number of steps, rise, total length, types of landings, stringers and treads. See pics and more.
The Ledger Board is the critical attachment of the deck to the house. For a freestanding deck, skip this step. Remove siding and install a waterproof membrane above, behind, and below the ledger board area. Attach the ledger board to the house with structural fasteners in the pattern and fr...
I don’t cut stair stringers every day. Most of the time, I go years between stair jobs when I either have to cut them to help a neighbor or on some volunteer job. That’s why I’ve come to rely on a variety of hacks that help me get my head into the job. More From ...
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. ...
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Set the bottom of the stringers on the concrete support. Attach the stringers to the header with metal hangers, or bolt to the sides of a joist. Anchor the bottom of the stringers in place to the concrete with angle irons or lag screws in expansion bolts. Fasten the treads in place, wi...