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Curved Deck Stairs

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think

Veteran builder Mike Guertin shares his solution for building freestanding curved stairs without the benefit of supporting walls. Detailed pictorials and illustrations reveal the simplicity behind this rarely seen adjunct, and the author covers every detail, from finding the stair radius, to dressing the frame with cedar trim.

Curved Deck Stairs

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