Decks are a relatively inexpensive way of extending houses and access to their entrance is usually made if you build deck steps.
Building box steps and stairs for decks.
Building box steps for a deck is not as hard as making the deck itself.
We recommend installing frost footings for box stairs that will land on the ground.
Stairs on decks are typically wide and short.
Box steps made on private property don t have to follow a specific dimension of course however if the steps are being constructed upon public property then it is important to check for applicable rules with the building and or the fire codes.
Finish the stair boxes by installing the decking to create the treads.
Most deck stairs now are.
Unlike traditional stairs deck box steps do not use cut out stringers.
Instead box stairs are.
Cut five pieces.
Use strap ties to connect the individual stair box frames together and secure the stairs to the deck frame using bolts.
Decks can usually be accessed either from the main house or by stairs from the outside.
Anatomy of a step.
The top of a step is known as the tread.
There are 3 main components to a step in a traditional construction.
This is for safety and ease of construction.
Steps are made up of three main parts.
Cut the sides of the boxes and fill in the interior with blocking every 16 on center for wood decks and 12 on center for composite decks.
Once the position of the stairs has been decided building the box steps is next.
The unit rise which is the height of each stair is typically 9 to 10 inches so divide your rise measurement by 9 or 10.
Just as in building the deck planning beforehand should be considered as well as safety precautions.
House deck and box steps deck box steps style.