Build a Stronger Deck: Stair Stringer and Tread Connections

[Music] stair stringers and treads are two of the main components of a staircase stringers are the long diagonal members that support the treads on either side and can be notched or full-width treads are the horizontal stepping surfaces stair stringers need to be properly connected to the deck and treads properly connected to the stringers in order to resist loads and perform reliably over time when selecting connectors fasteners and anchors it's important to consider the corrosiveness of your environment as well as the type of treated lumber and metal your music use Hardware that meets the corrosion resistance needed and always choose like metals for example with stainless steel connectors use stainless steel fasteners stringers attached directly to the deck joist or other framing connectors like the field slow pible LS cz are ideal for making this attachment they also help your staircase meet the resistance requirement of 40 pounds per square foot of tread area full width stringers are stronger than notch stringers and make it easier to meet maximum guardrail opening requirements if your stringer is notched attach treads with fasteners if uh notched the ta9 or ta 10 tread angle connector provides a positive connection individual stair treads need to be able to resist a 300-pound concentrated load acting over an area 4 square inches our project consists of notch stringers that are supported at the upper end with LS cz hangers the bottom end of the stringers are supported by a wood plate anchored to the footing with stainless steel tighten HD heavy duty screw anchors the stringer is then fastened to the plate with a 23 Z framing angles we've also added an intermediate support using the ABA z post base once again with a stainless steel Titan HD a pc 4 z post cap and an a 34-0 connector complete the installation code requirements regarding openings between stair treads and stair railing must also be met those are the basic steps for constructing strong safe stair stringer and tread connections but before working on your own deck be sure to check your local Building Code or consult an engineer or general contractor to learn more about other critical Det connections and how to make them stronger watch the full Simpson strong ties stronger deck series

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Keywords: Simpson Strong-Tie, safe deck, how to build a safe deck, stair stringer connections for deck, tread connections for deck, deck stair stringer and tread, stair stringer connection options, how to install a deck guard post, field-slopeable LSC

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Length: 2min 23sec (143 seconds)

Published: Mon Jul 13 2020