Diy Stand Alone Stairs

How to build stairs a step by step diy guide to constructing staircases there are two different classes of stairs.

Diy stand alone stairs.

For instance if the total height is 84 then divide it by 7. For me this number was 84 the height of a 7b hesco. For each stair cut 10 treads from 2 x 10 lumber and 7 risers from osb sheets. First you need to determine the height of the stairs from leading part to all the way down the ground.

Now divide that number by 7 the height of the average step. Hold the two sections of plywood in standing position next to each other and place one 27 inch 2 by 10 at the front and back corners of the steps. Once this is done secure the top stair. Now find the height of each step by dividing the value of total height by 7.

For me i got 12 steps exactly. Small stair stringers come in up to seven step sizes. How to build a staircase that you can install yourself. Note that i pointed out the average stairs to be 7 inches.

Stabilize the stairs by attaching 2x4s to the back of the uprights. Press the two step sides onto the ends of the. Measure and cut the section from the top step that will go around the upright. Leave the top stair unattached for now.

Cut a notch in the bottom of the stringers to fit over a piece of 2 x 4 lumber making sure to cut the notch in the same place on each stringer. Cut three stair stringers from 2 x 12 lumber to accommodate a 3 1 2 stair height. Basically find the finish height which is from the ground to the top of where you want the stairs to go. This is a staircase that we built at our workplace very sturdy design only took a few hours to cons.

Standard stair width is 36 inches and this is a good width for portable stairs. Determine the number of steps you need and purchase the correct stringer and boards for the risers or treads for that number of steps. The first class is a mill made stair which is usually fabricated in a mill shop and shipped to the job site as a kit ready for assembly and installation. You will get 12 steps.