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Porch Stairs
comments (0) January 14th, 2009 in Project Gallery
Chris Ermides, associate editor
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After. Painting was the homeowner's responsibility. Unfortunately I had to reuse the newels and railings. Moving and leveling the 3-in. thick 4-ft. by 8-ft. slab got a lot easier once I employed my brain and remembered my high school physics class.
Some friends asked me to replace the bouncy stairs leading up to their front porch. I used three PT 2x12s for stringers, pre-primed FJ 1x10 for the risers (I made cove molding with the rips), and 5/4 VG Douglas Fir for the treads (w/ mitered returns). Everything is put together with stainless steel screws and the base is anchored to the giant slab with concrete anchors. I completely overbuilt them and I feel good about that.
Design or Plan used: My own design
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