Cut all 4 sides. Log in Build a box step. A series of stair box frames bx a cascading staircase. The height of each step unit rise is usually 9 to 10 inches whereas the depth of each stair unit run is usually 18 to 24 inches. Range 10 Mi 25 Mi 50 Mi Go!

I will be doing this myself, with the help of Home Depot cutting the wood. Thanks, Elaine. Hi Elaine, The instructions are almost exactly the same.

Instead of the 72 inch pieces of framing and decking use 36 inches pieces. Thanks Randall. Pedersen, Either approach you mentioned is acceptable but dividing the rise into two equal steps would be aesthetically preferable.

Simple yet effective article! Wow that is so easy. Thank you. I just bought a home and the previous owners were using concrete slabs for a step but they keep shifting and rock back and forth which is dangerous; I thought I would use concrete to put the two slabs together and then I found this post which is a much better option.

Bye bye concrete slabs. Good luck with your project! Your email address will not be published. We accept credit and debit cards. Wood's Home Maintenance Service Blog. Skip to content. How to Easily Build a Single Step Hi Tony, I need to build a single step, approximately 6 ft wide and 2 ft deep, that will butt against our patio step to make the tall patio step easier to manage.

I have never built anything out of wood, so I have some basic questions: 1. Thank you for any help you can offer! Connie Hi Connie, The single step you described should not be too difficult to build with a few basic tools. Materials List: 2 pcs. I hope I have been of some assistance and good luck with your project. Best regards, Tony Did you enjoy this post? Give us a call or click the button below to contact us today for a free estimate.

About Tony Wood Tony is a life time resident of North Carolina with over 30 years experience in multiple facets of the industrial, commercial and residential construction industry. All postulations are referenced to the geographic location in which this experience was gained.

This entry was posted in Exterior Maintenance , Questions and Answers. Bookmark the permalink. April 9, at pm. Tony Wood says:. You are welcome. Glad I was able to help you out with your project. Dorothy Maclaine says:. June 9, at am. June 9, at pm. Elaine Phillips says:. May 27, at pm. Randall Pedersen says:. July 9, at pm. Position one short piece flush with either end of the front and rear pieces. Position the remaining piece in the center of the rectangle.

Fasten the box together using 3 inch deck screws. Pro Tip Make your steps two boards wide. Do not install trim along the back edge of the step, it will create a trip hazard. Tags: framing stairs. Tutorials 1. Before You Begin 1. Deck Layout 3. Post Holes 4. Deck Ledgers 5. Deck Beams 6. Deck Joists 7. Blocking 8. Cut Corners 9. Rim Joists Level Changes High Decks Custom Framing Hidden Fasteners Joist Cap Decking Railings Skirts Stairs Deck Trim Benches Planter Boxes

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