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How To Measure And Cut Stair Stringers

Enduring Charm LLC
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A complete discussion and demonstration of how to measure and cut stair stringers for a deck or porch or other use. Watch the whole process, start to finish. Cutting stairs may seem difficult, but once you understand how to measure for the steps and divide for the number of risers, laying out and cutting the stringers is not too bad. If you are replacing or installing new stairs on your deck or porch, this video is for you. To purchase framing square "buttons" or stair gauges: https://amzn.to/3859hhw To purchase framing square: https://amzn.to/35OnUV2 ...more
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Intro

0:00

Measure the height of the stairs at the point where the stairs end.

0:58

"Run" is the width of the step, typically 10-11 inches for a deck.

1:43

Actually, the bottom edge of the level!

4:23

This same process is used to locate the placement of a concrete pad to support the steps.

6:18

Most codes specifiy a maximum deviation of 3/8 for cach step.

7:39

You can make a plywood template by ripping it to the same width of the 2x framing lumber.

9:06

A framing square and brass buttons or stair gauges are a must!

9:53

We need to account for the thickness of the step treads and for the riser faces.

12:46

Remove the thickness of the treads from the bottom of the stringer.

14:01

We also need to account for the thickness of any facing board attached to the risers.

14:46

Use the template to check for needed adjustments before you cut all the stringers.

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How To Measure And Cut Stair Stringers
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2015Nov 19
A complete discussion and demonstration of how to measure and cut stair stringers for a deck or porch or other use. Watch the whole process, start to finish. Cutting stairs may seem difficult, but once you understand how to measure for the steps and divide for the number of risers, laying out and cutting the stringers is not too bad. If you are replacing or installing new stairs on your deck or porch, this video is for you. To purchase framing square "buttons" or stair gauges: https://amzn.to/3859hhw To purchase framing square: https://amzn.to/35OnUV2

Enduring Charm LLC

84.6K subscribers