The lsc adjustable stair stringer connector offers a versatile concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim board while replacing costly framing.
Stair joist hangers.
Field slopeable to all common stair stringer pitches the lscz connector is suitable for either solid or notched stringers.
Reversible design allows the connector to be used in left right or interior stringers.
Just be aware that if there is too little space for the stair horizontal blocking to be safely connected to the rim joist this option has to be re thought.
If the treads are 36 inches long you can support them with two solid stringers but if you re using sawn stringers you ll need three.
Provides a method of connecting a stair stringer with a hidden hanger.
Simpson strong tie offers a diverse line of hangers to handle almost any application with top flange concealed flange and field skewable and slopeable options.
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The lscz adjustable stair stringer connector offers a versatile concealed connection between the stair stringer and the carrying header or rim joist while replacing costly framing.
The irc specifies that stair treads should be constructed from 2 x 6 lumber.
For example a 2x8 joist hanger is about 6 5 8 inches tall.
Support stringers to the deck at the top by angled joist hangers and at the bottom by footings.
If your first tread steps down from the deck you must extend the rim joist to create a solid surface below the deck rim to attach it to.
Choosing the right hanger.
Joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath joist hangers are designed to provide support underneath the joist rafter or beam to provide a strong a connection.
Use positive connections to install stair stringers using stair stringer connectors to the front face of the rim to provide adequate support.
Joist hangers are sized by joist depth and run about 1 2 inch shorter than the nominal size of the joist you can size deck joists by referring to table r507 6 in the 2018 irc which lists spans for deck joists sized from 2x6 to 2x12.
If the joist are 2x10 or 2x12 you may be able to secure the stairs against the lower portion of the rim joist.
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.
Field slopeable to all common stair stringer pitches the lsc connector is suitable for either solid or notched stringers.
Seat of the hanger is adjustable to match the slope of the stair stringer.