Attaching Deck Stairs To Grass

How to add stairs to your deck step 1.

Attaching deck stairs to grass.

The sides of the stairs or stringers are cut from 2 by 12 boards. Measure out the deck and order the right amount of turf enough so there s an overhang when you lay it out. By video journalist waldo cabrera ask john the builder s john cox demonstrates how to add custom stairs to your deck. Need suggestions for deck stairs landing on grass i m building pressure treated stairs to terminate at grade on the grass.

Once it arrives unroll it out on the deck and let it lie out for at least an hour so it flattens out. Fasteners include staples carpet tacks or carpet to wood glue. Using a framing square mark out the. Once the deck is dry you can get started installing your lawn.

John cox leed ap. This will help you identify where you need to dig your holes and place your tubes. At a minimum you will need two footings one beneath each outside stringer. Use a tamper to level and.

The only difference is you may want to install fasteners in the middle of the artificial turf area. Installing deck stair footings. I m planning on digging out 6 of sod dirt and installing 3 4 natural stone back to grade height for the stairs to land on. If you want to install artificial turf on your wood deck or walkway install the turf as if it were carpet on a hardwood floor.

More may be required if you have more than 5.