Where can I go online to get free design ideas for outdoor stairs?
We are taking down an old deck and wanting to just put in stairs. I can’t find anything. All I seem to be finding is deck ideas. I would like to be able to design it myself so a CAD program would be great! I would appreciate any help.
Building the stairs isn’t that difficult IF you have carpentry skills, are able to calculate and have patience…not usually something for a typical diyer without understanding the components, especially if you have a long run. You need to have a landing so the basic deck frame is a good place to look for structure. If you want a short run, the first link will show you what that will look like – for a longer run, you need longer stringers…basically a fairly fast moving slide show – good for visual aid, has dimensions and can be replayed. Second link is more of a how to with no pictures, the steps being the last part discussed. Third link is there for you to familiarize yourself with staircase lingo – will help give you a better understanding for what you’re undertaking. Forth link is a stair stringer design calculator. Before you start, check to see if you need a permit for your area – and – if you need to have cement footings for the stringers. Better to be safe than sorry! Once the plan is underway, be certain that the ground is level – both for the frame and the stringers when those are attached. I hope this helps you – best of luck!
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September 14 2009 04:34 pm | decking ideas
September 14th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
NOT SURE BUT I would try HGTV.com
References :
September 14th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Building the stairs isn’t that difficult IF you have carpentry skills, are able to calculate and have patience…not usually something for a typical diyer without understanding the components, especially if you have a long run.
You need to have a landing so the basic deck frame is a good place to look for structure. If you want a short run, the first link will show you what that will look like – for a longer run, you need longer stringers…basically a fairly fast moving slide show – good for visual aid, has dimensions and can be replayed.
Second link is more of a how to with no pictures, the steps being the last part discussed.
Third link is there for you to familiarize yourself with staircase lingo – will help give you a better understanding for what you’re undertaking.
Forth link is a stair stringer design calculator.
Before you start, check to see if you need a permit for your area – and – if you need to have cement footings for the stringers. Better to be safe than sorry!
Once the plan is underway, be certain that the ground is level – both for the frame and the stringers when those are attached.
I hope this helps you – best of luck!
References :
Married to a carpenter – worked for a General Contractor.
http://www.slaughlin.com/steps/
http://sutherlands.com/mnpro6.php
http://www.stairsupplies.com/eng/resources/How_to_build_stairs/stair_anatomy
http://www.shalla.net/?gclid=CLSDwoSMi5QCFRcZsgod0ifjWA