Building Wraparound Box-Frame Stairs on a Deck

In this video, builder Mike Guertin teaches his preferred method for framing wraparound stairs: box-frame construction. He also details the processes of notching footings and installing joists with hangers and the benefits of double-blocking corners so water and debris can pass through, reducing the risk of mold.
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00:54 - Stringer alternative
03:33 - Advantages to stacked box stairs
05:36 - Box-frame corner support
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Tags: Freestanding deck, building a deck off your house, deck building, exterior home updates, Trex decking, box frame stairs

[@95thousandroses]

love this guys details.

[@finehomebuildingmagazine]

Mike is the best 🙌

[@libertobrospainting2277]

Great tips thanks for sharing sir

[@twestgard2]

My parents had deck with wraparound stairs around three sides. It really cut down on the useable area because most of the deck was effectively at the top of the stairs, where nobody wants to put their chairs.

[@Treehandler]

This is really just a staircase leading to the paver patio area below. Will likely have some potted plants on it or one small chair but won’t be utilized as a deck

[@tatemurchison3241]

Why would you want to separate the joists from the joist hangers? And why install them upside down?

[@majahanson311]

this deck should easily outlast the house

[@TheChupacabra]

Future civilizations will say “wow that’s a lot g-tape”