Assembling the Staircase Structure
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Building a Big Staircase over a landscape retaining wall & connecting it with a bridge to a patio
What happens here
Assemble the staircase by securing the pre-cut treads to the stringers. The video recommends using at least three stringers for a 3-foot wide staircase to prevent the treads from deflecting, cracking, or breaking over time. For wider staircases, consider adding a fourth stringer for increased stability. Use a level during assembly to ensure each tread is perfectly horizontal. The example in the video uses two boards for each tread to create a bullnose effect.
Goal: Construct the robust and level staircase
Tools and materials
- Drill Milwaukee — Driving screws to fasten treads to stringers
- Level — Ensuring treads are level
- Screws Grip-Rite — Fastening wooden components
- Treated Lumber — Building the main structure of the staircase