How To Build A Deck | #6 Stairs & Hand Rail

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Visit www.house-impr... for help with your deck build. In this video, Shannon shows you how to build and install stairs. This is the final video in our "How to build a deck" video series, we hope you watched and enjoyed all six parts.
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@johnbolsenga5621 Год назад

I felt like I had a good understanding of building a deck but I found this series while looking for tips since its been a couple decades since my last deck build. Ive got to say this series about deck building is the most informative and detailed video series out there for building a deck start to finish. All the small tips and things to consider along the build really helped my project. Even though I think I know how to build a deck, I feel like I learned a lot and want to say thank you for such a great job in this series.

@dustina6261 4 года назад

This is honestly the best and most straight forward video on making stair stringers I've ever seen. Building my own steps always scared me on projects and I usually just bought the pre-cut ones from the box stores when available, but recently had a project that required taller steps and different sized than the pre-made ones. I literally just drew up and cut my first 6 stringers in probably 1 hr or less, saved a ton of money on doing it myself (precuts are insanely expensive..) and was so easy I would never think of doing it another way again. You've literally taught me a lifelong skill in less than a hour, and I thank you a million times over for sharing your knowledge with all of us.

@sku32956 Год назад

Use a precut for a jig then take it back

@robcollins3907 Месяц назад

People can be talented. But not everyone can teach others. That’s a skill in itself. Very well put.

@saeedsobhani4213 3 года назад

If you work for Milwaukee or Dewalt, out there, please sponsor this hardworking guy videos, one of the most informative home improvement Chanel out there for sure.

@dougbroadhurst8189 9 лет назад

By far your explanations are the best anywhere I can find. I find your work and skills extremely professional and educational. Thank you

@NearbyCactus 9 лет назад

Great series, really enjoyed them! Also appreciate that you don't edit out the little bits that don't go according to plan - seeing how you deal with them is where the real learning is :-)

@benburns1932 9 лет назад

Tim Elley Totally agree!. Lot of respect for a skilled yet down to earth tradesman sharing his knowledge.

@Tunaslayer1 7 лет назад

I came here to post the same comment Tim already did. So, I'll just add, that I really enjoy your Videos! Gotta go, watch the next series!!

@GaryTugan 7 лет назад

agreed!!

@apinkingston 6 лет назад

Agreed! That helps a lot, not editing out what can go wrong!

@LarryDoolittle 9 лет назад

Very nice deck. Built with such care and craftsmanship. Great job! This Old House should add you to their staff.

@tstanziola 2 года назад

What I like about your videos is the fact you show how you work around issues that come up. I know that every project has some snafus, but you are the only one who shows what can go wrong and how your work around them. That’s as valuable for me as the video itself. It keeps me thinking not only about the next step but also some of the pitfalls. Thanks for “Keeping It Real”

@roseosei440 Месяц назад

I’m here August 2024 about to build our deck and this video is so informative and detailed! We’ve rewatched it a number of times and absolutely appreciate everything you shared! Thank you so much

@HouseImprovements Месяц назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@wolverine82nd 6 лет назад

Shannon I am a retired GC from Calif. With 37 years in residential construction and 60 years around home building. It is such a pleasure to see a craftsman with pride in his work and a work ethic like yours. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. You restore my faith in the craft in craftsmanship.

@HouseImprovements 6 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words and respect

@robcollins3907 Месяц назад

Yes sir! You show what construction and building should be.

@tompritch56 9 лет назад

Been a pleasure to watch this series. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

@jakewalter3729 6 лет назад

Tom Pritchard ‘

@josereygarcia4643 6 лет назад

Very nice demonstrations

@jammastay 3 года назад

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@rwg63 4 года назад

On The Bolt On The Ground Plate Use A Round Thin Wall Pipe About 12 Inches Long, Slip Over The Anchor Bolt & Pull Away From Square Wood Support... Until Nut Will Go On...

@danreed2189 9 лет назад

Shannon you are an excellent teacher, which, as a former teacher myself is my highest compliment. I love the fact that you put in mistakes and how you deal with them. Excellent job and keep on doing these videos!

@arnoldolorenzo3474 3 года назад

I love it when you run into trouble as I would in real life. Other shows show everything going perfect, as if the world were like that. It shows me the troubleshooting you go through and I learn more. Thanks! You’re the man!

@nonameHEF 9 лет назад

As always a great Video, keep them coming please. You are a nice Guy. Its a pleasure learning from your tips and tricks. Kind regards from Germany.

@emmanuelmacias2702 5 лет назад

I really like your explanation, nice & easy to understand, thank you ! Please don't stop making great videos

@daveoverbey2032 7 лет назад

If I were you' when I put that cleet a crossed the back of the upper stringers to where you cut the middle stringer an inch & a half shorter than the two ends so to accommodate the cleat thickness is 1'st I would have instead notched them for the cleat to fit under the bottom of all the stringers on the wall & would have first fastened them with a screw to the cleat. Likewise I'd of placed a bottom cleat the same sort of way only notched under the front foot of it's risers of them at the ground level & with concrete nails or wood which ever it requires to hold it in tact so to avoid it collapsing say if so maybe your moving heavy equipment such be a refrigerator or something else very heavy. In any case' I would not trust just those little screws, but if so the cleat is wedged tight under the notched toes of the stringers it won't be able to push out & or slip down as the cleat is secured on the wall w/either lag screws or concrete anchors so be it better safe than sorry! Also if it be on dirt, you can drill holes through the cleat & hammer steaks or rebar through them as once you cover the bottom step w/a board over the rebar, your hazard of tripping over it will be gone. I am a good man to have on hand, Dave the handyman!

@austanowen6565 4 года назад

As a contractor I can feel your pain when you are finished with the project and the "homeowner" wants more. You seem to handle every issue with respect and as a professional. Thank you sir.

@aforeffort747 9 лет назад

Great vid. One thing to mention is PL glue is not all the same! Premium not for pressure treated, use PL 9000! Says on 9000 good for pressure treated, as well galvanized lags and washers no shinny zinc!

@jamesomron6545 3 года назад

Thank you Shannon, another job well done. I appreciate you since other contractors would charge $6,000 to install this stairs and rail. Its very unfair of them to over charge their customers. Your the best Shannon. I learned a lot from you.

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jamilakinsey3052 4 года назад

loved this series!! Any recommendations for a deck contractor in Philadelphia area? I have a large deck that has been up for 20 years. Pressure treated wood that my husband stains every 2-3 years. I noticed on of the bolts slightly pulling from the home. Since it has been 20 year, should we tear it down and rebuild? My deck is on the second floor off my living area. it is 15x16.

@albertsemelmann838 6 лет назад

Since the stairs are open, I think it would be a good idea to cut the centre stringer back slightly, (perhaps 1.5 inches) so that people won't stub their toes while climbing. Giving a little room for big-footed guys to place their feet without bumping the centre stringer will make climbing more comfortable, as well as safer. And I don't think the structure will be weakened much by doing the cutback. I have done that to two open stairs, and I feel much safer while climbing with my size 12 shoes! Any thoughts on that?

@mrshoeguy2477 6 лет назад

I think the solution is to cut 1" off the back end of the tops of the stringers so the treads would remain where they are but the stringers could be pushed back 1" which would create a nosing on all of the steps.

@rblynn5653 Год назад

Where can you buy the clips for the railings?

@syednayeem4014 4 месяца назад

From mutton shop

@chesleybrown2627 2 года назад

Very helpful, thank you

@PatGoegan 15 дней назад

My son and I plan to build him a deck, and this video series is exactly what I was looking for. Very clear, informative and enjoyable. Thanks Shannon.

@johncnorris 9 лет назад

It would be great to have a short walk around video of the finished deck.

@HouseImprovements 9 лет назад

John Norris It's too late for that but we do have a few more photos posted in our forums.

@johncnorris 9 лет назад

HouseImprovements 10-4

@sanjeevgoswami1 4 года назад

I have been watching your projects for long time I never get tired of watching thanks for putting this content on RU-vid.

@HouseImprovements 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@stevecytfme 2 года назад

What is "P L", and why did you giggle about it at one point in the video?

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

PL the name of a brand of construction adhesive. My camera man is always on my back for referring to "PL" instead of the generic term "construction adhesive. If they would sponsor us I would use PL all day in my videos! LOL.

@chuckrice5695 2 года назад

Great Video, Shows how a normal person could work through common issues. Would like to see how to build steps coming off a corner of a deck.

@RogerDiotte 7 лет назад

Doing my semi wrap around deck now and these old heads in working with are wondering where I'm coming from with my skills lol..

@juliejones1526 7 лет назад

Thank you for leaving all the little things that can go wrong when your DIYing! Great video. You are very good at showing how easy and simple a task can be.

@carloscotto8012 3 года назад

Thk u ,thk u, the best vedeo by far i've ever watch..ur honesty & the way u explain everything so clear & so,so helpful..godbless u..

@cosimofigliomeni8503 2 года назад

Ppll😁👱🏿‍♀️

@juanperales7814 5 лет назад

Hi Shannon! Just a tip, when cutting your stringers I think it will make your life easier if you cut all the treads in one direction then come back and and cut the risers. It saves time!

@chicodusty27 5 лет назад

he did that when they showed it sped up

@JohnDoe-uv9pl 9 лет назад

Love your videos, I watch them when I want to relax. Looking forward to a lot more P.. construction glue and doo hickeys! Oh, and don't edit anything out, as he said, we want to learn fixing mistakes as well:)

@obamasucks8158 7 лет назад

it was definitely worth the troubles on the stair railing post bracket, to hide the two through bolts, kind of a lame design,, think lag screw would be just as good, great series

@robpoole1947 2 года назад

It’s very hard to get 4 holes perfectly straight drilling thru concrete. Good Job! I like learning these skills.

@SL-vw9pm Год назад

Can you tell me what I am missing? Decking boards are 51/2 inches and two of them is 11 inches plus a gap of a about an eighth inch but the run on your stringers is 10 inches . that gives at least an inch plus of overhang , which would be pretty much a trip hazard. but it doesn’t look that way in the video , The overhang looks more like a half an inch. So there’s something I’m not understanding.

@bumstudios8817 3 года назад

Wow this deck is worth as much as Bitcoin in 2021

@mini_worx 6 лет назад

One of the best in RU-vid. Thanks for the videos and tips.

@clayboycooper359 7 лет назад

Hey Shannon, just wanted to thank you. I haven't built a deck in 10 yrs, since before RU-vid, and your videos made it easy. Thanks. and ya sound Irish sometimes., which makes for better instruction. lol

@Cmarthet 7 лет назад

ClayBoy Cooper he does sound a bit Irish at times. Love his videos. Great instructional guides.

@darrenmcintosh326 3 года назад

Anchoring post bracket...real time...lol. Very sturdy post bracket though

@rodneycaupp5962 4 года назад

I'm the guy that gets fired for being a perfectionist, but I'm the banker and the boss of my own job, so I drove to 2 different Lowes and 1 Home Depot to get away from knots in my treads. Like this guy said, "some are worse than others" , and I wanted knots less than an inch or so. Stringers like his wouldn't get built due to those Diagonal Knots in the crotch of the run and rise area. Subtracting the knot his stringers were about an inch thick, right at the crotch, along their length. FIRE ME..., I'm a perfectionist ! I did a repair under our house in Nashville where a Knot was all the way through, midway, along the keel beam. The doors and floor were out of level due to shit wood being used at the worst place. My stringers are 8 feet long....

@karengladys2011 7 лет назад

You are truly the best contractor on You Tibe. I have watched every episode that deals with a new home improvement we've done at our house. You explain everything do smoothly. love to watch your videos Shannon!

@Splat55099 5 лет назад

Okay what’s with this dude and wood preservative? Do contractors really do that in real life? Personally I’ve never seen it. I’m not saying it doesn’t work. Just seems pointless and expensive and time consuming

@Argyll9846 7 лет назад

Here in Australia treated (CCA) timber is not recommended for handrails because of the toxic nature of the chemicals used - copper, chrome and arsenic. In reality most people use it for handrails. I guess the fear is there is a possibility of poisoning if you don't wash your hands correctly and handle food after touching it, though you'd probably have to ingest a lot of CCA past on from skin contact to do that.

@leonscorpio19 8 лет назад

Great series. Thanks for taking the time to do it and explain things. I need to build a approximately 16 x 25 foot deck in my back yard soon and your video has helped a lot. Thank you.

@yassinfauzi 7 лет назад

nice work

@FZBLAZER 2 года назад

Hi Shannon...looks great but I wanted to see a walk around with the completed deck for my wife's gratification part 7 perhaps?

@Nayo68 4 года назад

All that money spent on those huge wood posts and brackets, adhesive etc..plus aqurate math calculations, spacing adjustments.... just to end up with a wiggly hand rail. Lets hope no that many kids would be using and abusing that hand rail.

@red03golf 4 года назад

@ - you attached a structural component (stairs) to a non-structural component (skirting). In your skirting video you didn't mention any consideration for stair support and the bottom skirt rail didn't appear to be fastened to the concrete. Did you do anything to support the skirting so it won't move with stair use? I suspect the stairs at least could move with use as well as the possibility of a skirting wall failure under live load.

@PrimeSuperboy 4 года назад

You pretty much showed us how to build an entire deck all by yourself. I'll have to watch this series a few more times to really absorb everything you showed us but this definitely gives me the confidence to try it one day.

@teroyjenkins30 9 лет назад

its fun watching someone fumble through a deck as much as I did. great video.

@zrig1 7 лет назад

Like your videos. As a mechanic watching that poor extension take a beating like that .... :)

@Paul-q3m7k Месяц назад

That part about a sloping surface and what to do with the stringers was a big . I’ve got that exact issue with asphalt and wasn’t sure what to do. Thanks 🙏

@mirandawrites5151 6 лет назад

It's funny lumber gets worse every year the price also goes up

@miltonc9669 4 года назад

Your anchors look like Zinc coated...and you did not blow out the concrete dust from the anchor holes...they will last a whole 5 minutes of a party before it becomes loose...

@SkilledEddie 4 года назад

Your craftsmanship is good but you didn't calculate your stair stringers correctly the bottom step is shorter then the other two. With correct calculations you could have had 3 even steps.

@meagain77 Год назад

I watched every video of this series....and I'm not even planning on building a deck.

@Cmarthet 7 лет назад

Shannon I'm getting ready to start my own deck project and your videos are a tremendous help. Keep up the great work.

@petergetinard4811 Год назад

GREAT VIDEOS…you are fantastic teacher!!!!

@darrenmcintosh326 3 года назад

Stair rail height 36 inches from top outer tread. Deck rail height 42 inches. No more than 5 inche gap in dividers

@mikekeating 3 года назад

Love your videos but I still say using PL premium construction glue on anything you dont 100% need it on is a bad idea.

@markburg3323 3 года назад

Awesome video, will you come help me build my deck? Thank you for posting this

@JesusMartinez-hj2di 7 лет назад

nice videos , IF YOU EVER NEED HELP ... IM HERE ...... LIKE ALL THIS

@161425275 8 лет назад

beautiful job my friend, I lerned a lot..thank you very much for this wonderful video.

@HouseImprovements 8 лет назад

You are welcome

@Nayo68 4 года назад

LeArned.

@drewcarroll827 5 лет назад

This series was great. It answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you.

@stevesrt8 6 лет назад

When setting brackets into concrete like that, i usually drill one hole first and set the first anchor. Then drill out the remaining holes with through the bracket holes. The bracket will help keep your bit from drifting. Then pound the anchors in with the bracket sitting in place.

@jeffskotz8701 4 года назад

U should put strips of ice and water on stringers prevention of ice expansion in colder climates especially were snow is not shoveled of regularly.could of avoid mounting to cement mount to sides off stringers by widening stair Dimensions. Holes in cement can crack in cold climates

@briantreacy1171 2 года назад

Thanks for a well done video. What gauge ACQ screws do you recommend?

@anthonywyche8667 3 года назад

I'm a disabled person who has mobility issues. Do you have a video on how to build a deck with a ramp instead of stairs?

@camaro0971 Год назад

He knows what he's doing yes.. but he didn't explain it that great in my eyes kind of confusing if you ask me

@sweetkellymay 7 лет назад

I like how you don't edit out the mistakes..great job..

@vincentgurriere9835 5 лет назад

You can’t put all the weight of stairs on deck screws. On the planks to walk up on. But not to attach to deck. You need to use metal or galvanized hangers.

@VideoNOLA 10 месяцев назад

31:30 Just a math question here: If you butted (2) 2x6's on each step, they should effectively yield 11" of tread depth. And you cut the runs to 10" if I recall from earlier in the video. So that leaves at least 1 inch of nosing, right? But I saw no nosing on the (presumably finished) steps shown in the intro. Magic!

@HouseImprovements 10 месяцев назад

In the intro its just an angle thing but if you look at 31:35 you see it

@kristiandawe85 8 лет назад

you're videos rule, you show a lot more than i have ever seen in 25 years of watching bob vila and tom silva. thanks for lesson on stringers, i can now repair my stairs on my deck. :)

@HouseImprovements 8 лет назад

Thanks for the compliment

@kristiandawe85 8 лет назад

you're welcome, keep up the great work :)

@metamando 7 лет назад

Please don't try to make stairs . It's hard. Use a professional!

@AnthonyPerez-ij1nv 7 лет назад

Its not that hard and you can buy prebuilt runners if thats the issue.

@DIYVariety 4 года назад

I do enjoy little editing ,can learn more from seeing somewhat mistakes sometimes.

@logowatchman 5 лет назад

Awesome as usual. Thanks for doing these Shannon. Keep them coming buddy, best on You Tube. You take pride in your work and i love it.

@HouseImprovements 5 лет назад

GO Riders!

@summerswoodworking 7 лет назад

okay Shannon now you can come and build mine... its too hot here!

@MichaelWilliams-ph8ot 8 лет назад

I love these videos. Keep em coming.

@streetkombativesystem4704 3 года назад

Man! Is it just me, or did nobody else SEE those checks in the first level stair post?

@Trent52 2 года назад

Shannon could you do a video on cutting and supporting stair stringers that will be long? Says 20 steps or so

@michaelrutledge7048 2 года назад

All in all, job well done!! My only criticism is you didn’t orient the treads "bark side up", i.e., the growth rings crowned up. This will prevent the treads from cupping from exposure the moisture and sun. As it weathers and dries out, the materials will crown up providing drainage and deterioration from pooling water, thus extending its life.. Should also follow this tip for the decking, cap rails , and handrails.

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

Actually I follow the Bark side down rule when using wet PT lumber. Kilned dried lumber seems to like Bark side up but that is not used much on decks anymore. There are many articles going back and forth either way but bark down this is what I find has worked out best for wet PT lumber . Sometimes I break that rule depending on the boards surface conditions as well, ....so really do what you like I guess? LOL! Thanks for the comment though.

@Eyball1972 2 года назад

Should the top clear be nailed and not screwed for shear strength? Or Bolted like you said?

@bruceontheloose1708 3 года назад

enjoy learning new tips on doing my decks from you. easy understanding and explanations,

@KC-df8lc 7 лет назад

Very informative sir Great Video ! Thank You

@Hives2honeyfarm 5 лет назад

If you put the frame clamps on the inside of the framing square, you would've been able to use that last cut as I noticed you came in a little to make a new cut in because your clamp wouldn't rest. But, overall good video and thanks for sharing.👍

@HouseImprovements 5 лет назад

good point

@learls1 2 года назад

If you only need a slight more clearance for those bolts in the ground anchor you can put a drill bit through the holes.

@tom73055 Год назад

I think it would look finished if you were to include the riser boards for a nicer look. Great video thanks

@coxson 3 года назад

Liked, commented and subscribed! Great job man 👍🏾

@thewolfhunter 3 года назад

THANK YOU ...I am no master carpenter by any means and I am doing my first deck... Your tips are VERY helpful.

@jdorris5337 7 лет назад

Just binge watched the whole series over a couple days. Great tips Shannon! I've watched several of your videos before and look forward to watching more, keep up the great work!

@jordanwalter4381 3 года назад

I am surprised you can set your stringers on that 1X skirting with no other header support and meet code.

@Liam1H 2 года назад

Good solid information presented quickly and clearly. The only thing I'd highly recommend if you are going to be trying for code approval, is you really need to address the requirements for openings like the ones formed between the risers. In our area, that space can not be big enough to put a 4" sphere through it. Apparently, the four inch sphere is a stand in for a young child's head. Another way to deal with that space problem is to figure in a kick plate for every riser to block it off.

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

True enough , around here they dont pay much attention to that on short stairs.

@lry76 2 года назад

Hey Shannon. Couple of things. First, what kind of saw blade did you use? Just a rough cut blade? Second, we are moving to a new house and I need to change out the deck stairs because they're too step, and I need to make a wider tread. I am assuming the math is still the same? Just bought some merchandise from your website!

@HouseImprovements 2 года назад

A 24 -30 tooth blade is fine for this work. Yes the math is all the same , just plug in your numbers. Thanks for the purchase!

@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas Год назад

You should have joined the bottoms of the risers with a 2x4 on the bottom. I always tape the bottoms of the boards. PT material a concrete don't mix well. I would have put 4 risers, not 3. Over time as the boards dry out they will start getting saggy. You should tape the tops of the stringers since that is a place where water can sit. Remember that is an open and unsealed cut. Anything that makes the life of the deck extend is good. I use Zip Tape since it is some of the best out there.

@HouseImprovements Год назад

good suggestions

@jeffskotz8701 4 года назад

U should ice and water the stringers to prevent ice expansion damage in the colder climate

@Eeropolvasti 9 лет назад

Great video..., but...I would put some metal braces under , where stringer go against concrete, at the bottom, so they don't stay wet all the time, and rotten sooner. That way stringers stay off the concrete a bit, don't you agree??? youtheman =)

@stevestewart7246 5 лет назад

2x10 stringer? Not on my jobs.

@maryloulynch1988 Год назад

What type of drill r u using to drill into cement. Thank u.

@lorihannah5499 4 года назад

Steps in a house or especially using Pressure Treated, should always be 2x12 when cutting out stringers. 2x10 does not pass minimum code and even if it did, you should always be striving to go above code. Step rise should never pass 7-1/4", 7-1/2 at most

@wadehuke7627 7 лет назад

so, why not pull the tread back off at the bottom to get better access to the post base? did I miss something?

@6string327 3 года назад

Stairs would be much stronger if you router the sides of the stringer and slot the treads into the stringer, glue them in and screw through the back of the stringer into the end of the tread. Very strong and will last a lifetime. Sadly your stairs will be lucky to get 5 years before they break. Your turning a 2x10 into a 2x4 with that massive cut. Tut tut tut smh

@HouseImprovements 3 года назад

If you have at least 3-1/2" left of the stringers that is uncut you are fine.

@jumpingeneral 5 месяцев назад

Great work 👍. I’m building a deck with 14 ft joists. Am I okay to use 2x8s?

@HouseImprovements 5 месяцев назад

In most places Max span for 2x8s that are 16" apart is 12' and max cantilever for them is 16" so the answer would be no. I would either go to 2x10s or use the 2x8s 12" apart instead

@ericgabriel7656 7 лет назад

Great series on, "How to build a deck". I built my whole deck watching your videos.They were all easy enough to follow and understand. my deck was 20ft along back of house and 15 ft out. 8 ft stepped in at 10 ft. First time building anything like this ,so your videos helped me build a beautiful deck, thank you.