Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Build Deck Stairs
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Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs. Read an overview of how to build deck stairs.
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2. Clamp the stair gauges to the carpenter’s square. Use the narrow part of the square for clamping the riser gauge and the wider part for the 10-1/4 in. tread. Lay out the stairs by drawing on the outside of the square, sliding the square along until it meets the last mark.