Hello every one !
I am a new guy on line here, thought I would try throwing a question in the mix. I have a set of curved steps to build up to an exterior deck, the bottom of the stringers will rest on a concrete patio, also out side. I am not thrilled about the idea of laminating pressure treated , (actually I am not thrilled about using PT to begin with) any ideas about another suitable material strong enough to have treds nailed into it? I am planing to use an epoxy to help reduce spring back. Although pressure treated allways comes fresh out of the river mabe I would save a step by not having to wet the wood before using polyurithane glue….. just kidding guys.
thanks for any imput…. Johan wood
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Johan,
For the life of me I can't remember the issue, but FHB had and article about 3 mos. ago with a set of curved exterior deck stairs under construction. I'll run into the study (bathroom) and see if I can't find it.
Cole
Cole Dean
Dean Contracting
Ok,
Issue #162, Mike Guertin and his brother built a set. Looks like they framed a curved wall to pattern the stringers to.
ColeCole Dean
Dean Contracting
I have built curved outside stairs. I made the stringers straight, they splay out from the landing header. The risers were two pieces of 3/8 stock laminated. Treads were 5/4 stock routed to the radius. If you need the look of a curved stringer, you'll need a form and thin stock. I imagine polyurathane glue would be a good choice.The only wood that comes to mind that will last a long time besides PT wood is ipe. I hate this stuff, but it is supposed to last a long time without any treatments. Never tried laminating or bending ipe. They don't call it ironwood for nothing, very heavy, dusty when cutting. Hard on blades and drill bits.Mahogany, white oak are expensive but would be an alternative. Personally I would use fir and seal the endgrain with epoxy.If the stringers are to be painted , the paint will help to preserve the stringers.
mike