Every set of stairs has to be connected to the deck somehow.
Attaching deck stairs.
Leave 1 4 between the first and second tread board and attach with deck screws.
Tack the skirts to the rim with 3 in.
Push one tread against the back of the stringer center and fasten with two 3 galvanized deck screws per side.
It is not always done the same way.
You should reinforce the rim behind the stairs to provide a solid base for attachment.
Stairs that attach to the rim joist at the outside edge of a deck will probably overload the joist.
Veteran carpenter mike guertin explains the loads and codes applying to deck stair connections.
At the bottom step subtract the thickness of a tread from the rise and mark a line perpendicular to the rise.
This is a cut line to allow you to shift the entire set of stairs down.
The final stage in building your deck is likely going to be when you connect the stairs to the deck.
Then screw through the back of the deck rim into the skirts with three more deck.
There won t be a toe kick at this point of the stairs.
If the stair width is 36 cut treads 38.
Cut stair treads so that they overlap the stringers by about 1 on both sides.
When i mount stairs to the rim joist that closes off the end of the floor joists i use simpson strong tie dtt2z deck tension tie hardware to secure the rim to the joists near the two outside stringers.
He provides a simple and stout detail for attaching the stairs to the deck using readily available metal framing hardware.
Learn how to safely install ledgers the primary connection between deck and house plus beams joists guardrail posts and stairs in this 5 part deck building video series.
Attaching stairs to a deck.
Critical deck framing connections part 1.
When the treads are installed this cut.
Most deck stairs are cobbled onto the deck as afterthoughts.
Attach the skirt boards to the rim joist.