Good video, the only thing that I would have done different is the 3 1/2” or 4” boards that you put on the inside of the stringers I would’ve put them on the outside, and cut the step boards longer to compensate for the overhang needed,that way it would have hidden the outside view of the stringer.
This video is great for basics, but before you start a project like this, look for newer videos and familiarize yourself with updated codes for stairs. Lots of things going on in this video that just won't fly these days.
2nd visit, more entertaining than the first!! After it's all said and done it doesn't meet the 12" O/C required for composite (garbage) deck material??
Clearly these young guys have some experience to gain before doing more tutorials. The comments below highlight some of the problems. As for the quality of the video, again more experience is needed. One criticism I have is the excessive emphasis on shooting the speakers face instead of the work. Viewers are here not to see you but rather to see the actual work.
Hey great video guys should definitely invest in some video clip it so you could use a stationary work and both in the video but I watch this video to get the skirt board for some tracks decking I think it’s from Shawnee your stringer cuts I can pretty much figure it out
These guys are completely wrong and misinformed. Anyone installing stairs like they are, will be called back to fix the sagging. It’s apparent they’re new at this.
Wow, so many carpentry & deck mistakes. Guys you really need to apprentice before you teach. You have so many code violations you've obviously never pulled even one permit. Stairs too narrow, too few stringers for composite decking (also voids warranty), epic fail for ledger attachment, stringer crotches overcut too far, missing 2x4 cleat under stringers, etc. This is sloppy, lazy, horrible work. Please stop making videos leading homeowners astray, and get a real job learning with a real pro!
The only video I've found yet, that gives detailed tips on Trex stringer and tread installation. Thank you!!! Although Trex recommends 9 or 12 inch stringer spacing, depending on the Trex product used. (Personal Notes: 2:17 & 10:11 ...9 3/4" run for composite stairs. 10:31 ...Consider step from ground. 27:27 ...tread install sequence.)
Wouldn’t recommend using a nail gun for deck construction. Check out the Critical Connection videos on RU-vid. Nice try young men, but you need to go back to school - I’d take this vid down and learn the proper method.
residential code is 36in all staircases and hallways minimum. bottom line is post should be shaved to be up to the code. or moved. i had to do mamba-jumba in my house with the post. ended up welding 10mm plate on top of metal post and moved him 50mm away to comply 36in requirement.
Rise total÷7 = number of risers plus fraction Total rise÷ # risers= rise height (eg. 7.23) .23×16= 4. So 4/16= 1/4 7 1/4 in each riser 18-7 1/4= 11 3/4 tread
Please keep your fingers away from the wood when shooting a nail. I have seen a nail follow the grain and curl right into a hand. They don't always go in straight. And I agree, you shouldn't over cut the stringer like that. Whoever you learned that from cut corners, rather than doing it right and makes the piece weaker. I remember when I was doing construction as a young man. Its great to have all that energy, now just concentrate on the quality and you will be unstoppable.
We call these type of track homes frosted covered turds , cheaply built cheap material ,and these young guys need to learn detail ,hence over cutting ,putting frosting on the turd to make it look nice ,in 10-15 years that shit composite and crap cardboard trim and stairs will need to be replaced ,weather will destroy. That cheap material,seen many time s
Plastic lasts a long time, smart trim will also last a long time if painted. This particular install was a little lacking but when done properly they wont have issues
@@bolerdweller ya well install a ton of trex and others and in az where i live the sun and dry air. Destroys it in a few years with 110 118 degree weather has be taken up and replaced with something else depends where ya live
@@rickdougherty8058 it seems to be ok up hear in Canada. I do mostly cedar, personal choice, but the trex does ok here. We get to about 104 degrees Fahrenheit here in the summer but we also have to deal with winter as well. Cedar is a great choice in a lot of areas here if you're ok with maintenance, the heat here bakes the oil out of it so it needs to be protected more to fend off the winters though
@@bolerdweller ya im sure its ok there ya hot but also humidity.. Arizona very high altitude 5000 ft 5 -10 percent humidity at best drys everything to crap. But am from vermont originally so wood and composite s do better there then AZ ..and yes i would prefer ceder also
I quit watching when you over cut the rise and run!!!! And on all composite I always go 12" on center on stairs and even joists! Otherwise it's sagging in a year when sun hits it!!!
Those stairs are bearing on the deck by what, 1- 1/2"? undersized stringers, PT risers, pre primed wood trim, no screws and plugs. If you're doing trex decking, use all hidden fasteners and PVC trim. Those post sleeves were absolutely not Trex brand. they were cheap PVC Veranda or Fiberon. Trex specs call for no more than 12" OC for stringers. Shouldn't be making these videos and helping homeowners do things wrong.
bad video…. camera man films the worker more then focusing on the project itself...the worker must like to see himself on film... just build the steps we don't care what you look like. Must be why the views are so old.
Project Manager for step construction?? Eyes are the window to the soul and no one should talk to me through sunglasses. Seems like a Project Manager could afford proper working footwear! A coping saw for building stringers??? NICE TRY!!
