How to Build a Pyramid Deck Stair | This Old House
Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a corner stair on the new back deck at the Lexington house. Then Kevin and Norm Abram finish up the trim and decking on the new corner deck stair.
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Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor the progress on the new back deck at the Lexington house, and how the architect has called for a corner stair leading down to the backyard. The framing requires two sets of traditional stringer systems, joined in the middle by a hip stringer and a series of jack stringers; the same idea as framing a hip roof. Then Kevin and Norm Abram finish up the trim and decking on the new corner deck stair. For the ipe deckboards that are sharply mitered in the corner, Norm has settled on using a floating tenon connection to prevent them from opening up over time.
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Tommy is the best.
Next episode: how to pour a foundation for your house.
As a professional carpenter I am slightly biased, but these sort of projects should NOT be attempted by a homeowner. Tommy and Norm obviously make it look easy but I can assure you those cuts are not easy. Good way to burn money in wasted lumber. Especially that IPE decking.
No blocking between stringers?
Why don't the stringers get supported by hangers like on a floor joyce? they are being held by a few screws vs a metal hanger…
Can I ask a question, why did you nail the stair treads in? I ask because during staining my deck I noticed all the treads are screwed in along with the deck treads. Did they screw up my construction of so what should I do? Yes I fix everything in my house that I can
I have watched you guys for a long time and Tom you get better looking with each new year. You all look better. It is like actors that get better as they get older. I am an artist and love to draw people.
beautiful!
Why go through all that work just to use a finish nailer to set it in place?