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Step
by Step pdf instructions
1.
Q. How do I build the stairs?
A.
Stairs may be pre-assembled, moved into position and attached,
or built in place.
PRE-ASSEMBLED:
The completed stringer is placed on the floor with the brackets
facing up. The risers are stood on end and attached to the
brackets by screwing from the back with 1 1/4" screws.
Once the risers are attached to the stringer, the opposite
stringer is placed over the ends of the standing risers and
also attached by screwing from the back. The two stringers
(joined by the risers) are laid on the floor with the tread
surface of the brackets facing up. The treads are placed into
position and firmly knocked down into the bracket and back
against the riser.
2 1/2" screws are inserted through the top of the tread
into the top of the riser every 9". The stair is placed
onto its side again and 1 1/4" screws are then inserted
into the bottom of the tread through holes in the bracket.
Once complete, 2 1/2" screws are placed through the back
of the riser into the back of the tread every 9". Check
that the back of the tread remains straight. The stair is
now placed into position and attached.
BUILT
IN PLACE: In some locations it is not possible to pre-assemble
and the stair must be built in place. The two stringers are
attached in position. Then all the risers are attached to
the brackets, using 1 1/4" screws. Often, with this type
of construction, it is not possible to attach some or all
of the stringers by blind screwing from the bottom, using
11/4" screws through the brackets. In these cases, the
treads are attached by screwing from the top, using 2"#12
galvanized, counter sunk, self- tapping screws.
Starting from the bottom tread, the tread
is placed in position with its back hard against the riser.
The tread is knocked firmly against the bracket at both ends,
producing marks on the underside of the tread left by the
raised holes in the bracket. The tread is removed and pre-drilled
with a 3/16" at the marks through the tread. The tread
is put back into position and attached to the brackets using
2" self-tapping screws through the pre-drilled holes.
Then 2 1/2" screws are placed into the back of the tread
through the bottom of the next riser. The next tread up is
secured until the top. The back of the top tread is attached
to a 2 X 4 support (see box instructions).
•For
more information see our assembly procedure for INTERIOR
STAIRS.
•Build
DECK STAIRS up to 4 times
faster. Composite
trimming and cleat installation pdf.
2.
Q. How do I attach the stair?
A.
The stair may be attached at the top, using appropriate metal
anchors, straps or plates. Check your local codes. The stair
bottom may be attached to a 2 X 4 cleat secured to the floor
or footing.
3.
Q. How do I attach and finish to a wall?
A.
When building against a wall, the stringer may be nailed or
screwed to the studs. If there are fire considerations at
the wall, fire rated sheet rock may be required to be attached
first and the stringer secured over the sheetrock. Check your
local codes. If this is not a requirement, the stringer may
be attached to the studs and the sheetrock brought down on
top of the stringer and finished with moulding. Fire blocking
may be required between the studs. Again, check your local
codes.
4.
Q. How do I cut inside the stair trim?
A.
See box instructions for interior stair trim. The trim material
is laid on the stair and marked and cut, as shown in the box
instructions.
5. Q.
How do I do an initial 2x6 stringer set-up with a gap
closure?
A. When you adjust (pivot) your brackets
to your customized rise requirement, a gap will generally
still remain between the 2x6's. Many builders leave this
gap for drainage purposes. However, many prefer the gap to
be closed. To close the gap between the 2x6's, during the
initial stringer assembly, follow these instructions (after
you have determined what your desired rise and tread need
to be and you've pivoted brackets into position). :
Insert 2 additional screws into the bottom bracket 2x6 member,
then remove the top pivot screw in the top 2x6. Close the
gap....the brackets will not move out of position. When
the gap is closed, insert all screws into the pre-marked
holes except your first bracket and last in
the run you're building. The reason for not inserting
these screws at this stage is that these 2 brackets will
normally need to be rotated out of the way, for the 3 to
4 quick skill cuts that will be required to complete your
stringer.
6.
Q. How do you finish interior stairs using the EZ Stair brackets?
A.
Click to see
diagram.
7.
Q. How do you utilize EZ Stairs for exterior composite decking
or use with 2 x 6 wood treads?
A.
Click to
see diagram.
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