How to build stairs for a deck

A deck’s stairway should be carefully planned so that all the stair rises (the vertical height of the steps) and all the tread depths (the horizontal length of the step runs) are equal. If the bottom or top step is noticeably different in height or...

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,...

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.

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Peek inside our DIY journey on how to build stairs for a deck, figuring out the stringer calculations, and our lessons-learned.

<p><em>This Old House</em> general contractor Tom Silva's method for constructing a handsome on-grade deck.</p>

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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,...