Building stairs/steps

[dieselcrawler]

Eddie, I understand your concern with the stringers... in my case, I'm going to be about 26 to 28" apart, but will be using 2x12 treads, which flex less than twin 2x6...

Plans have changed, looks like this is going to be put off again... several factors, as one could guess. Wife wants to set up a yard sale at the same time (rental yard is prime spot in town), so we are now planning on Labor day weekend.

 

[TnAndy]

rise and run sums to 18, the stair will be comfortable.

17" of rise and 1" of tread = 18......but granny complained about it.

Clearly there is a bit more to it than "rise and run sums to 18...."

 

[crash325]

Here is a set of stairs that I built. Basically all you have to remember is 8 or 9 inches between & the same width.
They are made from 1" bridge re-bar & 1/68" treads. treads have a angle support on the bottom.

Were that regular re-bar they would not support the load. have had 2 250# + guys on them with no sag.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Here is a set of stairs that I built. Basically all you have to remember is 8 or 9 inches between & the same width.
They are made from 1" bridge re-bar & 1/68" treads. treads have a angle support on the bottom.

Were that regular re-bar they would not support the load. have had 2 250# + guys on them with no sag.



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They aren't to code, your first step is too high in comparison to the rest. Not a critique, just say'n. Like the ring supports...

 

[Streetcar]

Here is a set of stairs that I built. Basically all you have to remember is 8 or 9 inches between & the same width.
They are made from 1" bridge re-bar & 1/68" treads. treads have a angle support on the bottom.

Were that regular re-bar they would not support the load. have had 2 250# + guys on them with no sag.

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Nice looking steps.
Not sure what is typically used in Arizona, but in Ohio bridges use regular 50ksi rebar most of the time

 

[crash325]

Nice looking steps.
Not sure what is typically used in Arizona, but in Ohio bridges use regular 50ksi rebar most of the time

Not real sure it just says BR on it. Cut offs form freeway construction. no way can it be cut with a hack saw or similar. Torch or grinder is the only way. If I ever get back to where AI can build things, horse shoes are fun & have a good supply.
Torch & tanks were stolen a couple of years ago.

 

[dieselcrawler]

I finally got around to dealing with these steps yesterday. Long overdue.



I started by digging out 2 spots to put some chunks of concrete block in the ground to have a solid place for the stringers to rest, in the new, longer location.



Demolition took only a few minutes with a sledge hammer, Sawzall, and crowbar...



I cut the new stringers to size, I had not trimmed the top and bottom ends due to the variations in both ends. A few measurements with a level, and getting them to fit well was easy.



And a few hours after I started, new stairs and a quick railing. If I had it to do over, I'd put a 3rd stringer in, but they are solid enough as-is, and a big improvement over the old ones that have held up fine for 20 years.