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Construct Dual Staircases

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What happens here

Construct two sets of stairs to provide access to the ground from both sides of the deck, as planned. Begin by calculating the rise and run for each step to ensure comfortable and code-compliant stairs. Cut the stair stringers (the angled side supports) using a circular saw or jigsaw, ensuring they are identical. Securely attach the top of the stringers to the deck frame, and ensure the bottom rests on a solid foundation, such as a concrete pad or well-compacted gravel. Install the stair treads (the horizontal walking surfaces) and risers (the vertical kick plates) onto the stringers, fastening them with exterior-grade screws or nails. Ensure all steps are level and consistent.

Goal: Build two safe and accessible stairways from the deck to the ground.

Tools and materials

  • Circular Saw — Cutting stair stringers, treads, and risers
  • Cordless Drill / Impact Driver Milwaukee — Fastening stair components
  • Framing Square — Marking cuts for stair stringers
  • Level — Ensuring stair treads are level
  • Measuring Tape — Accurate measurements for rise and run
  • Concrete Pads — Providing a stable, level base for the bottom of the stairs
  • Exterior-Grade Screws / Nails DeckMate — Fastening stair components
  • Stair Risers — The vertical components between stair treads (optional)
  • Stair Stringers — The angled side supports for the stairs
  • Stair Treads — The horizontal walking surfaces of the stairs

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What's going on everybody? We're here at a new project and we already got all the demo done. We're starting to build the new deck. We tore down what was here. It was old, dilapidated. Now, we're building something fresh, a lot more functional. We're extending [music] it a couple feet so we get two zones out of this. We're going to have couch sitting area. We're also going to have that bar area. So, a little bit more functionality. It's going to look a whole lot better and we're going to improve the flow [music]

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