I am going build my laundry steps. Its 1 meter drop and I need a platform 800x800mm as per Council requirement. Surely, your video will help alot. Thanks mate.
Love the simplicity and look! I'm curious though... it would be easy enough to add a 3rd box (7 x 5) if additional height were needed. Do you have a suggestion for how one might add a hand rail if having 3 levels, which I believe would be required by code? Or wouldn't it make sense to use this design for 3 steps if doing so required a hand railing?
Thank you so much! I’ve been looking at what I should do after I took out my deck and replaced it with a patio, this is perfect! I’m going to use composite decking, I think, and still need to figure out how to attach it to the ground but this step design is going to help a ton, thank you!!
What is your take on box stairs with a mitered picture-frame for each tread (as per usual) but with the in-fill boards running perpendicular to the risers. Weird to explain what I'm trying to accomplish.....but I have a whole bunch of short off-cuts from my main decking composite boards and I have a few long pieces from the decking picture-frame (different color) left over. In order to not waste the little off-cuts and not have to buy more boards, I'm picturing building a box style support for the three steps I need. I would then picture-frame each step like is normally done with mitered corners, etc. But for the in-fill, I don't have any long pieces of main decking color left, just the offcuts, like I mentioned. So I want to just use the off-cuts running perpendicular to the steps.....ie as if the main decking continued out past the deck picture frame and spilled out onto each step. Not sure if that makes sense. I tried googling that look but cannot find anything similar. I'd appreciate any input. Thank you!
There is a 12" drop between my home and the outside concrete, can I make a single 6" step or a double 6" step like the video, or maybe a double 5 1/2" step so there is a final 1" step to prevent water from entering the home??
Thank you Greg!!! My question is I'm building this on a concrete slab that isn't perfectly level. Any tips on bracing the first layer on an unlevel slab of concrete? Shims maybe? Thanks again!
I've made a video on this and would suggest going through the website to find it. However, shims might work and you might also consider shaping the lumber to make everything level. As far as walls are concerned, you might need to add a little bit to some of the framing studs or remove a little bit of the length to make everything level.
Does the top box have to be that big if the door swings inward? Say even if it is 2 inches below the threshold? Do injectors count that 2 inches as a rise?
If the door swings in, then most of the time, you don't need a 3 foot by 3 foot landing or large area at top. I don't understand about injectors, please provide more details.
As far as dirt, leaves, debris falling into the box(es), couldn't you just staple some landscape fabric down on top of boxes before fastening top decking on?
This wouldn't meet code. There is not a consistent height between the risers. The last step into the house. Don't think stakes would pass the inspection for securing the stairs where it meets grade. Also, a stable landing is required. A grass or gravel surface usually doesn't meet the inspector's approval
I am going build my laundry steps. Its 1 meter drop and I need a platform 800x800mm as per Council requirement. Surely, your video will help alot. Thanks mate.
Great tutorial Greg. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
Thanks, did this yesterday. Perfect for steps up to a porch after we removed an old deck!
Sounds great!
Love the simplicity and look! I'm curious though... it would be easy enough to add a 3rd box (7 x 5) if additional height were needed. Do you have a suggestion for how one might add a hand rail if having 3 levels, which I believe would be required by code? Or wouldn't it make sense to use this design for 3 steps if doing so required a hand railing?
I will put your suggestion for a three step stairway with handrailing on my list of videos to be made.
Excellent job explaining the project!
Glad you liked it!
exactly what I was looking for ....thnx man
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much! I’ve been looking at what I should do after I took out my deck and replaced it with a patio, this is perfect! I’m going to use composite decking, I think, and still need to figure out how to attach it to the ground but this step design is going to help a ton, thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks again. Saved me a lot of time.
Great to hear!
What is your take on box stairs with a mitered picture-frame for each tread (as per usual) but with the in-fill boards running perpendicular to the risers. Weird to explain what I'm trying to accomplish.....but I have a whole bunch of short off-cuts from my main decking composite boards and I have a few long pieces from the decking picture-frame (different color) left over. In order to not waste the little off-cuts and not have to buy more boards, I'm picturing building a box style support for the three steps I need. I would then picture-frame each step like is normally done with mitered corners, etc. But for the in-fill, I don't have any long pieces of main decking color left, just the offcuts, like I mentioned. So I want to just use the off-cuts running perpendicular to the steps.....ie as if the main decking continued out past the deck picture frame and spilled out onto each step. Not sure if that makes sense. I tried googling that look but cannot find anything similar. I'd appreciate any input. Thank you!
FANTASTIC! Thank you, giving this a go tomorrow 👍🏼
Have fun!
Easy enough, Thanks for the video!
Glad you liked it and thanks for commenting.
Could I use a different material on top for the decking? For example - the 5/4x6 Deck boards that I used for the rest of the deck? Thanks
Yes, absolutely
There is a 12" drop between my home and the outside concrete, can I make a single 6" step or a double 6" step like the video, or maybe a double 5 1/2" step so there is a final 1" step to prevent water from entering the home??
Will this work building a composite box on top of composite decking. If not, what do you recommend ?
I don't see why it wouldn't.
Thank you Greg!!!
My question is I'm building this on a concrete slab that isn't perfectly level. Any tips on bracing the first layer on an unlevel slab of concrete? Shims maybe?
Thanks again!
I've made a video on this and would suggest going through the website to find it. However, shims might work and you might also consider shaping the lumber to make everything level. As far as walls are concerned, you might need to add a little bit to some of the framing studs or remove a little bit of the length to make everything level.
How much lumber do I need to build this project ?
thanks it looks easy and pretty, I am going to build one !
Have fun!
materials list? On the Box steps,Thannks.
Does the top box have to be that big if the door swings inward? Say even if it is 2 inches below the threshold? Do injectors count that 2 inches as a rise?
If the door swings in, then most of the time, you don't need a 3 foot by 3 foot landing or large area at top. I don't understand about injectors, please provide more details.
@@stairbuilding lol I meant a building inspector. Thank u for the clarification
Is there a supply list anywhere for this example? I would really like to try and build this. Thank you
I don't currently have a parts list for this one.
Could I use this for a door way that is 27 inches from the ground?
I would think so.
As far as dirt, leaves, debris falling into the box(es), couldn't you just staple some landscape fabric down on top of boxes before fastening top decking on?
As long as it couldn't trap any debris, then it could.
Would you also need to attach to house?
No, but they need to be secured to something like the ground to prevent them from moving.
thanks Greg!
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
This wouldn't meet code. There is not a consistent height between the risers. The last step into the house. Don't think stakes would pass the inspection for securing the stairs where it meets grade. Also, a stable landing is required. A grass or gravel surface usually doesn't meet the inspector's approval
Good points and always check with local building department if you're getting a permit.
This is somthing I think I can do
Instead of having the bottom box bigger can I make it the same size of the top box and then just make an extra step in the front?
Yes, if that will be easier.
Listening at 1.5 speed it sounds like Jordan Peterson the builder
Awesome.