Exterior Applications: Deck Steps, Porches, concrete formwork- anywhere steps are required outdoors.
YOU NEED WOOD (or other materials depending on your application- see below) and SCREWS:
For concrete formwork, you need wood and screws.
Common material used:
Redwood, Cedar, Doug Fir, Pine, Treated Wood, Composite & Vinyl.
Stringers should be 2x6 members for up to 6’ width, 2x8 members should be used for wider than 7’. All materials must be number 2 construction grade or better.
Risers should be 2x8 members.
Treads should be 2x12 members or 2x6 tread material can be used with EZ Stairs mini-support cleat 2x4 blocking positioned every 12” to 16” depending upon thickness of 2x6 tread material being used (wood and/or composite).
SCREWS:
The appropriate screws* for exterior applications are as
follows:
1 ¼” #8 Phillips flathead screws-to secure riser & treads to EZ Stairs bracket.
2 ½” #8 Deck screws-2 per tread for each 9” of stair width.
For top screwing of treads only: 2” #12 sheet metal screws-6 per tread.
*Important Note: When using pressure treated lumber, all screws should be properly coated and labeled to be suitable for use with ACQ Treated Wood.*
Quick Time Saving Assembly tip:
Determine before you start your stair project exactly how many steps you need and how wide you want your steps to span. Pre-cut all risers and treads to those desired measurements. The only cuts that will need to be made will be the end cuts on both stringers… 6-8 cuts will be all that’s required for both customized stringers!
Also, pre-paint/stain/stringers, treads and risers before you begin. Only minor touch-ups will be required.
Not sure of what to order?
1
step: 1 single kit
2 steps: 2 single kits
3 steps: 3 single kits
4 steps: 4pk bundle
5 steps: 4pk bundle plus1 single kit
6 steps: 4 pk bundle plus 2 single kits
7 steps: 4pk bundle plus 3 single kits
8 steps: 1 contractor pk plus reusable spacers
9 steps: 1 contractor pk plus reusable spacers plus 1 single kit
10 steps: 1 contractor pk plus reusable spacers plus 2 single kits
11 steps: 1 contractor pk plus resusable spacers plus 3 single kits
etc.
Questions?