Wood decking and railings.
Stair hangers for deck.
Here are the various ways in which you can attach them and it is dependent on joist direction or the style of the stairs.
The outside flange extends beyond the ledger.
This deck already has wood decking and deck railings installed.
The final stage in building your deck is likely going to be when you connect the stairs to the deck.
The connection between stair stringer and deck comes down to a simple strap style hanger but locating and properly securing that hanger is where the bulk of the work will be focused.
Cut the 2 12 stringers extra long and secure them to blocking between the joists or to the joists themselves if they run parallel to the stringers.
It is not always done the same way.
Deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 stringers spaced about 12 to 16 inches apart.
Ideal for a variety of applications including decks docks and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements.
Learn the details in how to build a deck.
Hold up stair treads with this 3 step stair hold up stair treads with this 3 step stair stringer that meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance.
Of the half dozen deck stair hanging methods i ve tried for 2 8 framing this method works the best.
If possible set your stair rise to 7 1 4 in.
Measure down from the top of the deck and mark the top of your stair stringers with a level.
Take the step to secure deck stairs lscz adjustable stair stringer connector offers a concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim board joist hangers provides bearing and uplift resistance hurricane ties.
If you try to buy joist hangers for 2x12 joists you ll find that the common 18 gauge hangers used for deck construction top out at the 2x10 size.
And tread to 11 in.
For example if each stair will be 6 3 8 finished height we will measure down 7 3 8 to compensate for the missing stair tread.
The end joists on a ledger need a hanger just like the rest of the joists but using a regular joist hanger with out turned flanges presents a problem.
Every set of stairs has to be connected to the deck somehow.
The lumber is pressure treated protecting it from termites and rot.
Read the related article critical deck connections or watch the rest of the video series below.
Mark the locations for the stringers.
They rest on a solid foundation and are attached to the deck with hangers.