My EPIC Deck Build - How to Build Stairs with a Landing// Episode 3

This is video 3 of 5 in our EPIC Deck Build series in which we show you how to determine your stringer (stair) measurements, cut your stringers, and install them to the deck, the landing, and the ground. We go over a couple ways to attach the stringers, and how I plan to takle this project with a landing half way down the stairs. As a bonus I show you how I added a concrete landing to mount the stairs.

[jordanhuscroft]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am doing this exact same build and was searching all over for a build showing how to measure/install with a landing in the middle. Great job.

[Kevin-msbm]

I have a lot of construction experience. I really like your channel and your honesty when making mistakes...Nice job Mr

[FullPictureMedia]

I like the way you did the stairs, attaching them behind the deck, also 2 2x4 at the bottom for staggered anchoring. Going to have to start using that method it looks a lot more secure.

[thinkc]

You're gonna be a great building channel. I think you could get away with not even bothering to pick any background music too - you're entertaining / informative enough without any music. Wish you the best! Now...go make more videos! :)

[Coyotejunki]

Why do people always make the music loud then when they talk, turn down the volume? I'd rather listen to the instructions than the noisy music

[toodlican]

The way you did your upper set of stringers was awesome. Alot of deck stairs and hand railing fail over time because they aren't mounted inside the box joist like you did. Very good tip.

[ruizces]

Very useful tips. This guy knows decks.

[ScottB]

Exactly the video I'm looking for. Building a deck myself and wasn't sure about the landing for the stairs. Thanks man!

[geoffreybram]

Great video! Exactly the breakdown I needed to redo my deck stairs 👍

[Fastbreak]

A little trick I learned in my previous work. If you file threaded bolts or rod after cutting with a portable bandsaw, you can get a nut on it.

[RC-ccxl]

Underrated channel for now but I think you'll have more subscribers in the future. Your videos are solid. Great job.

[Tdub]

Bandsaws are good for cutting those bolts without damaging the threads.

[wilthomas]

. My deck guy just walked off. I have been online all day and your video is just so awesome. You are an expert to me ! Simple and very Thorough even tips and tricks! Fucking Awesome! I hit the bell and Subscribed. Gidbless you! N keep up the great bideos my brother! Willie From Phillie!

[whales]

You cut so deep into that top stringer to place it inside the deck. Are you not worried about it? I am presently in the process of building deck stairs, but I think I'll still surface mount it. Only problem is I'll have to add another ledger piece under the rim band as the stringers fall short. That might look bad. Lots of things to consider on these deck builds...

[SaerTurner-wnqh]

you did good on this except your stinger material you should not have less than 5.5 inches of material remaining on teh heal edge if you have less than that it is always recommended to put a 2x6 runner on them to add extra support ..But I suggest using and most building codes require 2x12 for your stingers .. on your stingers you should add on the inside a 2x6 runner to add more support .. other than that you did pretty good and you can go with the material you used every 16 inches and any thing that contacts Concrete should always be Treated lumber

[jimbrennan]

Excellent, but I'm curious why you didn't just attach the platform to the posts instead of first attaching the cross members to the posts and then sitting the platform on top of that...? You'd use higher posts for that, of course, but it eliminates a step and would have the same structural integrity. Or so it seems to me. Thanks

[PapaKayOh]

I have a small home and need a compact stair case that allows us to go up stairs. Our current stairs are super narrow and has broken treads all the way up. I want to change it to a wider set of stairs with a smaller footprint. Thoughts?

[jasonpeterman]

I see why you cut the top of your stringers like that as it makes it easy to attach them to your deck but it leaves you with very little wood to support the load. I would be concerned that once that treated lumber dries out, you are going to get cracking along the grain and possible failure down the road. I mount my stringers to the face, screw in from behind and then block between them and screw in from the side. Our runs are usually a bit longer than yours but don't underestimate the loss of integrity that treated lumber experiences over time. I have yet to be able to reuse a full set of stringers when replacing wood decks with composite. They always split along the grain.

[autumkeller]

Just curious if the blocking you added to the stringers replaces the need for strong backs on the side of the stringers? I love the way you connected the upper stringers to the deck. I've never seen that before. Also I'm curious if you have or plan to have a video on how to properly install a handrail.

[michaelrogers]

Thank you. Nice video. I was always under the impression that screws have much lower shear strength than nails, but I see you are using screws for structural components, many of which will experience significant sheer, where I would typically expect nails, such as joist hanger nails. What types of screws are you using in this case? I assume it is like a high strength structural screw?