Take the step to secure deck stairs lscz adjustable stair stringer connector offers a concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim board joist hangers provides bearing and uplift resistance hurricane ties.
Stair hangers for deck.
The final stage in building your deck is likely going to be when you connect the stairs to the deck.
Ideal for a variety of applications including decks docks and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements.
The end joists on a ledger need a hanger just like the rest of the joists but using a regular joist hanger with out turned flanges presents a problem.
They rest on a solid foundation and are attached to the deck with hangers.
The outside flange extends beyond the ledger.
And tread to 11 in.
The connection between stair stringer and deck comes down to a simple strap style hanger but locating and properly securing that hanger is where the bulk of the work will be focused.
Mark the locations for the stringers.
If possible set your stair rise to 7 1 4 in.
Of the half dozen deck stair hanging methods i ve tried for 2 8 framing this method works the best.
Read the related article critical deck connections or watch the rest of the video series below.
If you try to buy joist hangers for 2x12 joists you ll find that the common 18 gauge hangers used for deck construction top out at the 2x10 size.
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Here are the various ways in which you can attach them and it is dependent on joist direction or the style of the stairs.
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Measure down from the top of the deck and mark the top of your stair stringers with a level.
Cut the 2 12 stringers extra long and secure them to blocking between the joists or to the joists themselves if they run parallel to the stringers.
Every set of stairs has to be connected to the deck somehow.
It is not always done the same way.
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Deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 stringers spaced about 12 to 16 inches apart.