Instructions / Assembly

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Building Decks
Wraparound Stairs
This kind of stair may seem complex, but it’s
really just
two sets of
regular
stairs with
a connect-
ing area, as
shown. You
will need to
build a corner
step support
using 2x8’s,
and use a
bevel square
to cut your
tread
boards at a
45
o
angle.
Other than
that, building
wrap-around stairs
is no
more
diffi-
cult
than
build-
ing
regu-
lar
stairs.
Clipping Corners
Clipping the corners of your deck is an easy
way to make your deck look more interesting.
As you can see
from the illus-
tration, you will
need to make
some bevel cuts
to the beam,
exterior joists
and angled
support. You can
do this with a
circular or hand
saw.
You may clip
from 2' - 4' of
the deck width
or length, as
long as in doing so, you do not eliminate a
post. Remember, also, that by clipping the
corner, you are removing some of the beam;
therefore, you will need to install an extra
post for support.
Cross Bracing
When building decks and landings above a
certain height, you must cross brace all
perimeter posts for added lateral stability.
This applies to decks above 6’, landings above
3’ and freestanding decks above 3’. Check
with your
local build-
ing depart-
ment for
other cross
bracing
require-
ments in
your area.
Refer to the
illustration
below when
constructing
your cross
bracing.
2 x 8
block step
support
2 x 8 joist block
7:11 pre-cut stringers
Pre-cut
stringers
2x6 block
step support
Form joist
hanger to
match corner
4"
1
/
2
" gap
Toe nail rim joists
Beams
2' to 4'
Rim joist nailed to 4 x 4 post
Joist nailed to rim joist at 45
o
Additional
4 x 4
post for
clipped
corner
Beam cut
at 45
o
to
support
diagonal
rim joist
To reinforce
angle 2 x 6
support 12"
min. nailed
to 4 x 4
post
1 x 4 treated
cross bracing
connected to
each post with
four each 12d
galv. box nails
6"
4 x 4
spacer
block
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