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, ...
After making sure the marking paint and stakes were in the correct location, I was ready to dig the 6 holes. The deck will be attached to the house so the footings have to go below the frost line which is 4 ft. deep in my area. I’m using 12” x 8 ft. sonotubes to line the...
Building a floating deck is relatively simple. It does not require a foundation and can be installed directly on the ground. Or it can be placed on a bed of gravel. Because a floating deck is usually low in height, it also doesn’t require the installation of deck railings or steps. F...
The first step is to determine the height of the deck by measuring the distance between your established grade line and the house floor at the doorway. Allow a 2- to 4-inch step-down from the house floor to the deck so water won’t flow into the building. Next, drive a stake to in...
Getting ready to build a deck? Learn about key concepts and necessary tools to frame a deck before laying down the first deck board.
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....
I ganged together the hidden fasteners and needed two dimensions. One is the dimension of two deck boards plus the airspace, which adds up to just under 11½ in. This will be the size of the two steps leading up to the top of the deck frame. The second dimension is from the house...
Also on the exterior line mark an 1/8” deep notch on each side of the rib at a point starting one inch below the waterline and extending to the bottom of the rib. Hardwood stringers will be installed here later on to help form the impenetrable area of you hull. On some of the ...
Left: Cut the stringers and fasten in place. Anchor the top to the deck joists or headers with lag bolts. Set the bottom ends on concrete footings. Right: Install the steps with screws. Railings are another important deck detail. In some instances the deck support posts extend to support ...
Let it set for a few hours before coming back and removing the masking tape on the rail, depending on temperature that might be any where from 2 to 8 hours. Step 32: Hot-Coating the Deck Similar to hot-coating the bottom, this is hot-coating the deck. Follow the same steps as befor...