Deck stair stringer

Tired of making multiple trips to the store? Use our stair and step calculator and get your total stinger length, riser dimensions, and more with Decks.com.

Create an attractive entrance to your deck and a spacious spot to sit with our step-by-step tutorial for building steps for a deck.

Tired of making multiple trips to the store? Use our stair and step calculator and get your total stinger length, riser dimensions, and more with Decks.com.

How you attach the stair stringers to the top of the deck and to any landings will be critical. You should reinforce the rim behind the stairs to provide a solid base for attachment. Use positive connections to install stair stringers using stair...

Former editor and veteran stairbuilder Andy Engel demonstrates the necessary steps, from finding the crown to using the first stringer as a template for the second.

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Building your own deck stairs might seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be! First, take careful measurements so you know exactly how many stairs you'll need to build. Then, frame out your deck and either purchase or build stringers,...

Shop severe weather 5-steps pressure treated pine wood outdoor stair stringer at Lowes.com

How many times have you sat on a deck and looked across the lake—only to see the railing instead of the horizon? Fix that with wraparound stairs.

With a logical approach, and a little know-how, creating custom stair stringers can be an efficient and enjoyable project.