Diy Deck Stair Handrail

The final step to building your new deck is to build your stairs and a railing.

Diy deck stair handrail.

How to build stair railing. Before building and installing deck stair railings we have to attach the deck posts on the deck surface. Deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 stringers spaced about 12 to 16 inches apart. You don t need to pour a footing.

First build a level landing pad for the stair stringers. Lay out and cut the stringers. For instance if you want a railing that is 36 inches 91 cm high cut posts that are perhaps 44 inches 110 cm high. Measure out the posts.

Now lay the first 2 by 4 on the flat top of the third and fasten it to the posts and the third 2 by 4 with screws. See how to build deck stairs for more information make the bottom tread cut 1 1 2. Most building codes require deck railings to be between 36 inches 91 cm and 42 inches 110 cm high. Just dig out and compact a minimum 4 in.

To help you get started a good general rule about outdoor stairs is. Fasten the third 2 by 4 to the posts with railing brackets. Cut 4x4s to be at least a little higher than the railing will be plus extra length to hang below the deck planks. Thick gravel base then pour a concrete slab or lay paving stones.

This deck already has wood decking and deck railings installed. Wood decking and railings. Learn the details in how to build a deck. Consult your local building codes to get all the details and formulas you ll need to make sure your stairs are up to code.

Twice the riser height the vertical part of a step plus the run of.