Finish the stair boxes by installing the decking to create the treads.
Building box steps and stairs for decks.
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.
Building box steps for a deck is not as hard as making the deck itself.
We recommend installing frost footings for box stairs that will land on the ground.
Just as in building the deck planning beforehand should be considered as well as safety precautions.
Decks can usually be accessed either from the main house or by stairs from the outside.
House deck and box steps deck box steps style.
The unit rise which is the height of each stair is typically 9 to 10 inches so divide your rise measurement by 9 or 10.
Decks are a relatively inexpensive way of extending houses and access to their entrance is usually made if you build deck steps.
Instead box stairs are.
Unlike traditional stairs deck box steps do not use cut out stringers.
Use strap ties to connect the individual stair box frames together and secure the stairs to the deck frame using bolts.
This is for safety and ease of construction.
Anatomy of a step.
Steps are made up of three main parts.
Cut the sides of the boxes and fill in the interior with blocking every 16 on center for wood decks and 12 on center for composite decks.
Cut five pieces.
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 top of a step is known as the tread.
There are 3 main components to a step in a traditional construction.
Stairs on decks are typically wide and short.
Most deck stairs now are.