Building an over engineered deck part 3: picture framing steps introduction.

Explains why you should picture frame composite deck steps. Shows how support blocking for picture frame corners is installed.

[@kolsen6330]

My over engineered deck was made from 2x4s on edge with 3/16 spacers between them. This deck is the 3rd one at the folks house and usually lasts about 20 years.

[@driveman6490]

I've been wondering why there's a lumber shortage.....now I know 😊

[@josephbattaglia4337]

It's because they want to raise the price of lumber

[@tyrannyterminator4179]

You need to add riser backing to finish the riser framing as well.

[@chickenwing111]

That's how you build a deck when you have 500+lb in-laws coming over for cook-outs.

[@craigcooknf]

Oh my gosh that's a lotta wood!

[@jacm7256]

Would it suffice to use 4 stringers for 36" width stair at 12" oc for the Trex Enhance Naturals? According to Trex documentation, I need to use 9" oc. I already have installed the stringers so wondering if I could just add blocking to support the treads. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@spanky762]

The Trex composite material is very strong, but it is bendy. My personal opinion is that 12" OC would be fine, but you might get a little flex in the step that makes you feel uncomfortable when going down the steps. 9" OC would pretty much guarantee zero flex.

[@shaungriffin4617]

Wouldn't you want the blocking in two pieces

[@spanky762]

The blocking I use here is primarily to act as a target area for screwing in the steps, so I only need it between the outer stringers.

[@jesusjose1377]

I bet those picture frames corners didn't hold up know that it's been a year

[@spanky762]

Hey there! What a great question! I went outside and made a quick video to answer it for you. Hope the helps! th-cam.com/video/ah-cOEI0Uyw/w-d-xo.html

[@nicholasweatherman4097]

I bet your english didnt hold up in school either!