How to Build Stair Stringers - Making My Deck Stairs

In this video I show you how to build stairs stringers. Don't let the numbers confuse you, it is actually pretty simple. Let me know how I did explaining by leaving a comment on the video!

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[d-anger-noodle]

I really like how you finished off the ends of the stairs with the triangle piece to give them a framed look ♥️

[n.cboone]

Love how beautiful the ends are. So nice. Looks so much better than just 2 boards from end to end!

[mackames]

I've watched a half dozen videos on this topic to learn what I needed to rebuild the two steps I needed from our deck to our mudroom. This sort of project is a huge undertaking for me due to a learning disability the inhibits my comprehension of multistep projects. Your visuals help SO much! This is definitely the best of all the videos that I watched, and your voice is calming, which also helps. Thank you!

[annwilliams]

You made this look so easy! Personally I prefer a shallow step for outdoors. Makes it much easier for older family and friends.
Absolutely LOVE how you edged the sides of the steps. That mitered cut is a thing of beauty. Great job as always!

[whitewolf]

Thank you! I have never framed in a step before, you do a great good job of explanation. I just got to do a short one step off the deck is all I''m doing. But I get the idea!

[michellefitch]

Great job! Clear explanation, loved the paper and calculator tutorial walkthrough!

[imsomeone]

Im not building anything, i just like watching these types of videos for some unknown reason

[coppertopjohnson]

The stairs were amazingly done. Perfect. Thanks for sharing.

[susanheston]

I never understood how that worked. Now I do, you explain things very well. Thanks. The steps look great with the triangles at the ends.

[nancybaker]

Great explanation. Great project. Your son is very lucky to have a dad that is so patient and explains so well. Love all your projects.

[kellyngrey]

Another great vid! Thanks as always for the info and entertainment. Cheers from Texas!

[mycats]

Thank you for this. I really like how you made the little cardboard templates to demonstrate. That is a clever idea. I like how you used the framing square. I would probably need the little brass nut thingies because I am uncoordinated & can't hold things still to save my life. LOL.

I live in an area that gets hurricanes from time to time so I would probably use the metal brackets on the pad (also to keep the wood from directly touching concrete).

But this was helpful!

[billharris]

I Love How You Show The Math Behind Your Work ‼️

[curiosity]

Excellent, you made what looked like rocket science easy.

[T.E.P..]

Sooo many awesome projects on this house. And you show exactly how it goes. Time to buy you another house so you can make more vids. You do a superb job on all of these vids. Happy 2023 Labor day weekend. All the vids are great to rewatch.

[chrisdavis]

Thanks for posting this; I appreciate you explaining how to get a custom stair especially if prefab is not going to work. Kudos also for mitering and finishing off the ends; again, the details make all the difference. Great job!

[terryhanna]

Great explanation! Very clear and easy to understand.

[surferdude-llqu]

It's been a while since I've done stares and it all just came back, you do quality work like you said this is how you like to do it.👍

[clinte]

Beautiful and clean job! Love all your vids. Cheers from California.

[willemshepherd]

Great project and details! - the stringers should ideally not have the gap of support on both the top and bottom - this means the full weight of the stringer is only supported by a small section of the stringer itself - leading to a potential for the stringers to split. Ideally the concrete pad would have been another 6" close to the deck to allow the stringer to fully sit on it. As well l - for small stairs like this it wouldn't be an issue - but for longer stairs the stringers should be attached with an Adjustable stair stringer connector. To increase the strength - you could either add blocking between the bottom of the stringers - giving them better lateral support - but as you said - there are so many stringers on this build!