I just was asked to build two sets of partial octagon steps and one set 3' wide - all 29" high, wrapped in light gray TT or Trex (whatever most closely matches the existing deck materials) at two different locations tomorrow. Big rush...we're having friends over for the 4th.
TT Floorizon or old Certainteed boardwalk??
See...I knew bringing this to the "brotherhood" was a good thing. I was all focused on stringers until you mentioned boxes. I like that idea. It will be sitting on concrete and I could screw it to the deck through the top box. As much as I like stringers, I think I will be able to more easily add solid support blocking with a stacked box design - thank you.Lots of blocking- and consider making the steps using 2x8 boxes instead of stringers.
pssst...I'll let you in on a little secret. I suck at on the fly construction. I know guys that can get into the zone and crunch information and numbers as fast as they hit them in the field. I only do that when I have failed to prepare the night before.Of course- if I know you, you have some incredible drawings already created, so I'll just retreat back into my cave...
~Matt
his top step framing has 10 3/8" depth. Installing a 3/4" thick riser takes it out to 11 1/8".
If he runs risers behind back treads, his front tread will stick out ~3/4" over the riser below it...
Mac
his top step framing has 10 3/8" depth. Installing a 3/4" thick riser takes it out to 11 1/8".
If he runs risers behind back treads, his front tread will stick out ~3/4" over the riser below it...
Mac
Yup.
If I knew the concrete was level - I'd try and shop build these. Thanks for putting the eagle eye on things for me.
I appreciate all the collective time spent to review this event prior to its execution.
I was thinking of running the treads over, flush, with the riser skirts. I don't like the way it was done in the two pictures I was sent...it just seems weird to me to be stepping directly on the skirt board edge directly. I guess it would work, but I am going to see how their original deck was built and match it.
They need a 1 1/4" overhang on the treads to be legal here in CT.
I would do them in a box style also. Small rush jobs are typically double price. :w00t:
They need a 1 1/4" overhang on the treads to be legal here in CT.
I would do them in a box style also. Small rush jobs are typically double price. :w00t:
Our wonderful city only allows 1/4" overhang on treads.
Agree on the rush job pricing, you want it fast it'll cost ya.