Deep plus bays and stairs but it s big on features.
Wood deck stairs plans.
This diy wood deck isn t huge about 16 ft.
It has cantilevered nooks on both sides that provide space for seating and barbecue storage.
We will teach you how to cut stair stringers to meet code for rise and run step limits.
It s much like a patio but built as a deck.
This deck will have treads made of 5 4 inch x 6 inch decking planks two for each step making the run for each step the distance front to back about 11 inches.
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Make three stringers in the same manner described above for 48 wide stairs.
The upper deck is just the right size for entertaining small groups spacious but intimate.
It also has 2 inch x 6 inch risers or toe kicks on the back for a clean look.
If you use the deck itself as the top riser as with this deck subtract one step.
After marking the cut lines on the wooden beams you should get the job done with a circular saw.
Plan everything with attention or buy precut stringers.
Don t forget to smooth the edges of the stringers with medium grit sandpaper.
12 x 16 flat deck on the ground like a patio our second deck plan is a 12 x 16 wooden deck that is flat on the ground.
Building deck stairs are often the most challenging part of a diy deck project.
Tack the skirts to the rim with 3 in.
Make sure the proportions are accurate otherwise the stringers won t fit into place properly.
When attaching stair stringers use a level to draw two plumb lines to mark the left and right positions for the skirts and horizontal lines to mark the top tread location.
Wide x 18 ft.
Click here for the plans pdf included of the deck above.