Part 3: Steps to Build StaircaseMeasuring the Height from the Floor to the DeckThis is the first thing we do when we have built a stair, of course, measuring the height, or we called it total rise. If you don’t have a plan to make a landing, you just need to measure the total...
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 choose the composite decking material, you can use the hidden fasteners and add a step to the floating deck. This may still take a couple of hours to complete. Most decks are attached to the house, but floating decks don’t need to be. Sometimes you can set up a deck chair a...
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 ...
Steps connect the deck to ground level or from one deck level to another. You can support the treads using a traditional notched stringer or opt for a solid stringer and use metal brackets, such as Strong-Tie Staircase Angles. Both make it easy to adjust the angle of the stringers to spa...
Building a deck can add to the monetary value of your home as well as to your enjoyment of it, whether you host parties or sample the beauty of nature from it. Building your deck requires work and planning, but a properly planned and built...
Measuring and cutting stair stringers for your own DIY deck or porch project may seem complicated, but the process is actually quite simple. Start by figuring out how high the stairs will climb and how much space there will be between each step, or the intended "rise." Divide the height ...