We show this deck box built from cedar with a stain finish.
Build a deck box step.
This is a very informative video that describes that standard method.
Decks can usually be accessed either from the main house or by stairs from the outside.
But in this story we ll make it easy by showing you how to estimate step dimensions layout and cut stair stringers and assemble the stair parts.
The deck surface is considered a step so if you have a 20 inch rise you will build one step and the deck will be your second step.
The first step is to measure the height of the stairs to determine the number of stairs you need to build.
Building a lengthy unit run is vital to the safety of your friends and family.
And you won t need any hard math to figure it out though your calculations must be accurate.
Stairs on decks are typically wide and short.
The standard way to build steps is to cut stringers out of 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 lumber and to secure those to the deck or porch.
Use nails possibly longer ones and a hammer to nail the box step to the deck.
A typical deck stair tread or top is made with two deck boards side by side.
The final measurement is the depth of each stair which is called the unit run.
Instead i chose to build a series of modified boxes that stack one on top of the other.
Most deck builders use 2x6 material to frame the stair boxes and use 2 5 4x6 deck boards for each tread with a 1 2 overhang over the riser board.
Plans to build box steps for a deck by sarah tidwell.
If you plan to paint the box however a more economical alternative would be to build it with pressure treated wood.
Make sure the step is sturdy before allowing other people to use it.
Sure building deck stairs can be tricky.
Allow the treated lumber to dry thoroughly before priming and painting it.
This is for safety and ease of construction.
I chose not to use that method.
Building box steps for a deck is not as hard as making the deck itself.
Attach the box step to the deck.
The house deck is an ingenious way of extending the house and inexpensive when compared to the cost of an addition.
The maximum riser height is 8 and the minimum tread depth is 10.
Decks are a relatively inexpensive way of extending houses and access to their entrance is usually made if you build deck steps box steps made on private property don t have to follow a specific dimension of course however if the steps are being constructed upon public property then it is important to check for applicable rules with the building and or the fire codes.
