If no concrete pier is used the post should bear on the footing and stringers should bear on 2x4 blocking fastened to 4x4 posts with 8x3 1 2 screws or 16d nails.
Concrete slab for deck stairs.
However before you install a landing at the base of deck stairs there are some things you should understand about good concrete landing design and how a concrete landing can help.
Will i have to pour a concrete slab under the entire first box.
Building deck stairs are often the most challenging part of a diy deck project.
Building cascading box steps with concrete slab landing.
We will teach you how to cut stair stringers to meet code for rise and run step limits.
If you are landing on a concrete pad or a patio this should not be a problem.
Thick slab that will serve as a foundation for a set of deck steps.
If so the entire box will be sitting on the ground.
A concrete slab provides a firm stable base for pavers.
If you have a concrete slab that is in good shape it is very e.
Cover the patio with a thin layer of sand lay pavers over it and the results look like a standard paver patio.
Stair stringers should always land on a level and well drained surface.
It can be tough work requiring a lot of digging mixing and other sorts of manual labor.
Mark the sleeper locations on the patio before you start drilling remember to note the extra sleepers if you re adding stairs or railings to the deck area.
Concrete slab or patio landings.
These 17 articles will also cover how to build stair landings and ada ramps.
In this video i am going to show you how to build a deck right over an existing concrete slab.
The total rise is 36.
Depending on the condition of your concrete structure you may need to level the surface before setting up your sleeper system.
Pre drill holes for your concrete screws.
However if you are landing on the yard you may want to install paver blocks or fill the area with compacted gravel to promote drainage.
Ft but expect a weekend or two of hard labor.
Be prepared for a workout if you re constructing a concrete slab.
By tim chicago i am planning on building cascading box steps with a concrete slab landing off my deck.
It s a fairly simple project and the cost is reasonable 3 to 6 per sq.
A concrete landing is simply a concrete slab that can act as your first step on the stairs and also provides a flat and stable base for people that use the stairs.