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Because they get more
traffic, steps wear out faster than other portions of
your deck. For safety's sake, immediately replace any
steps that show signs of deterioration or have been
seriously damaged.
Remove a damaged step by first cutting it in half. You
should then be able to use a pry bar to pull the
halves away from the nails. If your steps are fastened
with screws, just back out the
screws, then remove the step or steps.
For replacement steps, use treated deck lumber, cedar or
redwood that closely matches the existing steps. Seal the
new steps thoroughly, paying special attention to the cut
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Remove the damaged step or steps, measure the width of the
stair treads, and mark the tread outline on the stringers. |
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Position the front 2x6 on the tread cleat or notched
stringer so that the front edge is flush with the tread
outline on the stringers. |
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Position the rear 2x6 on the cleat or notched stringer,
allowing a small space between the two treads and between
the rear tread and the riser. Use a 16d(3.5") nail as a
spacing guide. Drill 1/8-inch pilot holes and fasten the
2x6s to the cleats or stringers with nails or screws. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Repairing Decking and
Joists
Replacing a Stair
Railing
Replacing a Deck Railing |
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