How far apart should stair stringers be placed?

Deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 stringers spaced about 12 to 16 inches apart. They rest on a solid foundation and are attached to the deck with hangers. They have risers (also called toe kicks), treads and railings. The stairs should be at least 36 inches wide.

How long should a 2×12 staircase be?

How to Use the EZ Stair Calculator. We suggest 10.5″ for 2×12 or 2 – 2×6 Treads. Treads may be cut to suit other widths.

What size timber should I use for stair stringers?

300 x 50 mm
For stringers: 300 x 50 mm DAR/dressed-all-round selected native hardwoods, selected plantation pine, selected to provide relatively straight grained, clear pieces. For cleats: 75 x 38 mm DAR, cut to length to suit width of treads (refer to item No. 1 0).

How long is a 5 step Stringer?

60 in. x 11 in.
Stair Stringer-5 step Redwood (Common: 60 in. x 11 in.; Actual: 1.5 in. x 11 in.

How long of stringers do I need?

Stringers should always be cut from 2x12s. Notching smaller stock doesn’t leave enough wood to safely carry the loads of a stair. When ordering stringers, allow about 14 inches of stringer length for each step.

What is the size of the fast-stairs stringers?

All Fast-Stairs stringers measure 6 ½ x 1 ¼ inches (not including the welded/pre-holed welded inside step supports which your step/treads will cover). Fast-Stairs allow you to later customize, even move your stairs.

Do I need a stair stringer calculator?

No stair stringer calculator required. All starter (4 steps & 10 steps) packages contain left and right 16 gauge, double C channel, top and bottom welded recycled steel stair stringer sections with middle slide connectors, 11″ height adjustable ¼” steel top hook straps (all powder-coated) and all zinc-plated connecting fasteners.

How do you mark the bottom of a stair stringer?

Mark the bottom of the stringer. In order to make the first step the same height as the others, you need to subtract the depth of the thread from the rise, so the finished stair is still 7 inches (18 cm). Simply make another mark to the right of the run line that is parallel and equal to the thickness of the thread. This marks the stringer bottom.

Does Home Depot sell outdoor stair stringers?

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