Treated lumber is ideal for projects such as deck stairs, basement steps and steps leading to back porches and outbuildings. Treated lumber is strong and long lasting. It is always a smart choice for ground contact because it resists rot better than most wood products.
What size wood do you use for steps?
Stair treads may be made of a single 2x12, but are often made of two decking boards or 2x6s. A stringer is a wide board, usually a 2x12, that runs at an angle from the landing pad to the deck framing and supports the treads.
What lumber Do I need to build steps?
It is acceptable and within building code guidelines to use either 2×10 or 2×12 dimensional lumber to create a set of stairs; however, a stair stringer should not be less than 3.5 inches wide at its narrowest point to provide adequate strength for the load the stairs will be supporting.
How do you build stairs in a hillside?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXY6B0pD8-c
How do I build garden stairs?
- Excavate ground for sleepers of bottom step with mattock, spade and shovel.
- To make frame for step, cut a 1.2m length of sleeper to use as a riser.
- Put frame in place.
- Continue working up the slope, excavating and building a frame for each step individually.