The stringers must be spaced properly to support the size of the board selected for the treads. A stringer is a wide board, often a 2x12, that runs at an angle from the landing pad to the deck framing and supports the treads. An “open” stringer has notches that you can see, ...
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 ...
If you have an elevated or two-story deck, consider using the space below for storage or as living space. For what you can gain, the additional time and money required can be worthwhile. To keep the job simple, use an off-the-shelf kit, such asTrex RainEscape. It’s an over-the-j...
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.
I like a freestanding deck, and most of the decks I build are freestanding, primarily because I don’t have to do any flashing work up against the house. Also, in most code jurisdictions, the deck footings themselves do not have to go to frost depth. You only need to be 1 foot below...
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To support the risers and treads, you need stringers that placed diagonally underneath them. It attaches, so you will have the sturdy and strong staircase.Set the stringers diagonally from the top of the deck to the ground, based on the width of the total run that we’ve got....
So we’re going to frame the landing. We’ve already got the parts cut, but because the rim board for the inside of the deck is going to be so close to the building, I need to pull it back a little bit. This way the nail gun and screw gun will fit in there. So I’m going...
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 d