How to Build Porch Steps - Composite Decking

Materials list below! Sometimes you only need a few steps. I am building some made of better materials that should last much longer and require no maintenance.



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[thecrystalperson]

My results were spot on. I loved the education on miter cutting

[bethbrown]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I've wanted to build new front steps for my house for several years, but didn't know how to go about it, or how I wanted them to look. I saw this video for the first time a couple of months ago, and now I have new front steps. I finished them yesterday. They're a vast improvement over the old ones, and look so much nicer.

[gonzalezcrs]

I can't thank you enough! I was going to tackle this project on my own but decided to send the video to my carpenter who has never tackled a project with composite decking. Thanks to you he absolutely knocked it out of the park!

[fungidungie]

I pretty much build stairs for a living, what you did came out really nice, and should last a long time. Interesting the slightly different techniques to get to the end result.

[djbessette]

I think you did a awesome job on those stairs!!!! I liked the way you sealed them too. and very strong.

[RSDRIVER]

Exactly what I was looking for in your video. To the point, very descriptive and added your shortcuts and amazing pointers for that great finishing touch.
Awesome job and well done my friend. Now I can go do my friends stairs with confidence.

[Riegs]

Awesome build really beautifully done! I love the same detail of the last step with the other hang

[eaglerider]

An inspiration to finally get started on my small steps leading out from the side of my house from the kitchen! I like the idea of a concrete pad rather than dirt underneath. Much cleaner.

[CheekyMonkey]

Thanks for the idea of turning the deck boards at a 90* toward the house. I’m gonna use the idea for steps I’m currently building.
Great video!

[creandawg]

Perfect for what I want to do, thank you very much for posting this!

[Bobong]

Hi Adam, I just want to thank you for this video and every video you made about house improvements. I was always interested in woodworking so i can make house repairs myself but never got do it. However, under these current circumstances I was finally able to start and the very first thing I wanted to fix was the porch step which was badly need of repair for a while now. Your video is very informative, simple, and uses very basic tools that I was able to get right away (Black and Decker lol). It wasn't perfect but I successfully built my porch steps and I had completed 5 woodworking projects so far. Keep up the good work, i hope you inspire more people like me!

[chrystalhudson]

This is perfect for what I need! I’m gonna attempt building steps this weekend. Thanks for a great video!

[francisgill]

wow, that is one of the strongest stairs I ever seen built, thank you

[stunningmisadventures]

This deck came out great! Thanks for the inspiration. I love the color of the wood too!!

[corey]

Well done video and build. I have built plenty of them over the years, and am about to build one for my new back patio. I figured why not look around at what others are doing, maybe get a fresh take on things.

One thing to mention, and it may vary depending on location, but I am fairly certain you cannot have a full step down right outside the door. I have always built at least a three foot square landing just below the door threshold, then steps down from there. I have seen that sort of thing called out by code inspectors on a few builds in my area.

The only other thing I like to do different is to have deeper treads on outdoor steps. 12-16 inches deep allows for potted plants, or use as a seat by guests. also they are very easy to climb. When possible, I keep the rise to 6", too. All of this takes up more space on a smaller patio, but ads comfort and some safety. Might need a handrail on one side of those steps, too, by code.

Again, well done. Very strong and sturdy design. I like how you built separate boxes then attached them together, then to the wall and the slab. Good waterproofing choices, too.

[MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

The editing and clarity in your presentation was excellent. Thank you from Atlantic Canada. 🍁🙏🇨🇦

[flipthishouse]

Wow. I watch DIY videos all the time, but what made this tutorial different is you actually used only three tools to build it. I can think of at least 3 more tools you could have used in addition to this build. What a great video for some beginners! Very well made.

[maestroh]

There's a ton of videos out there but this one is exactly what I was looking for, thank you

[raminybhatti]

I like the attention to ventilation and similar considerations.

[tldrttyl]

This is great. Love the idea of using scrap facia to keep the wood off the ground. Will build a whole deck like this!