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Staircases

Building Box Steps and Stairs for Decks

Learn how to build a set of box platforms to act as stairs for a low deck. You don't need to cut stair stringers.

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Make sure the top of the stringers are level.

Staircases

How Long Should My Stair Stringers Be?

Learn how to measure the height of your deck and use our Decks.com Stairs Calculator to determine your stair stringer lengths.

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Staircases

Stair Safety Glazing Requirement

It can be dangerous to have windows near deck stairs. Learn about options that you can use to make these areas safer and code compliant.

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Staircases

How To Build A Deck Ramp

Learn how to build an ADA-accessible wheelchair ramp onto your deck to meet building codes. Ramps must have a 1:12 slope.

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Staircases

Deck Stair Lighting

Learn about how to install low-voltage deck stair lighting.

Stair Treads.

Staircases

Stair Tread Nosing

Learn how to install treads to overlap the riser boards.

The stair throat must be at least 5" thick.

Staircases

Building Cascading or Wrap Around Stairs

Learn how to build a set of cascading or flared stairs around an angled corner of a deck.

Use a minimum of 2,500 psi concrete mix.

Staircases

How to Lead Deck Stairs to a Patio

Learn how to determine the location of your stair landing and how to install a concrete slab using forms. Follow these step-by-step DIY instructions.

Staircases

How to Cut Deck Stair Stringers

Step-by-step instructions for cutting your 2x12 deck stair stringers with a circular saw.

Make sure your stringers are level.

Staircases

Closed Stair Risers

Learn about the benefits of installing riser boards on your deck stairs.

Make sure the top of the stringers are level.

Staircases

Stair Stringer Attachment

Step-by-step instructions for installing 2x12 stair stringers.

A concrete stair landing pad.

Staircases

Extra Support For Long Stair Stringers

Long stair stringers may need extra support from installing a brace at mid-span.

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Staircases

How to Anchor Deck Stairs to Concrete

Learn how to anchor your deck stairs to a concrete landing pad or footings. Follow our step-by-step instructions with photos.

Where will the stairs land?

Staircases

How to Lay Out Deck Stair Stringers

Step-by-step instructions for measuring and laying out your deck stair stringers.

A concrete stair landing pad.

Staircases

How to Build Deck Stairs & Steps

Learn how to build stairs using 2x12 stringers. Watch our step-by-step DIY video. Review the code requirements for stair construction.

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