HOW TO BUILD STAIRS // EXTERIOR STEPS

[@robertchoutka3191]

Where are the RAILINGS ?

[@BYOTools]

Here's that video. Thanks for asking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bonOgnqGlp2Wd7c

[@keitheddyholmes3756]

😊​@@BYOTools

[@indwar-vi2os]

F me... This chap was my favorite diy 8 years ago.. he had a perfect video to make a lawn .. love u bro

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Your work is second to none may God continue to bless you and your family outstanding job

[@GoodlyEarth]

Brent, thank you so much for showing us how to cut the stringers the correct way. There is nothing more irritating than seeing a contractor cutting through the angles past the lines. It just makes the stringer more prone to breaking. Great video!!!!

[@BYOTools]

Truly appreciate your support Mitch as always and I couldn't agree more with you. Its the little things that make a difference, right?!

[@toonybrain]

Legend Larry Haun would tend to disagree. I watched an old video of him making stairs (How to Build Stairs). He uses a circular saw like a boss.

[@johnnyleeway3466]

Not if you cover the over cuts with duct tape. I saw a video of someone doing that on here, so it has to be right.

[@ohdeckrails1123]

This is not how you cut a stringer. The top stringer is wrong .

[@Masticas.]

@@BYOToolswtf at 02:05 the impact driver has no bit how is it screwing the screw in?

[@lechatbotte.]

You just can’t leave us hanging like this, seriously spill the goods. I want to see the total project completion please.

[@BYOTools]

Not trying to leave you hanging I promise :) just a LOT of information to get through but we are so CLOSE to being done :)

[@shirleythaxton306]

Great job Sam and Angela !!!!! One step closer to inspector,

[@shannontaylor1849]

World-Class narration of professional instruction with editing of equal caliber on topic of interest. Free. Just, wow.

[@JoryBlake]

Perfect example for my application, thanks!

[@randycollens2681]

All that time and effort, very start that everything was based off of, the top on the retaining wall is JACKED

[@jamesholio]

Building code usual requires that a 4" ball must not fit between the stair treads in the riser. Typically the riser area should be closed out or have some blocking installed to prevent small children from getting caught in there. Lots of helpful building practices here. Thanks!

[@stevelopez372]

Sure, and I like to see the code complying handrail installed.

[@lisaferrara8120]

Very smart to utilize your leftover decking boards. Beautiful craftsmanship as always!!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks so much for watching Lisa. Truly appreciate the support.

[@Mltemple8333]

I am sure its been mentioned but the stringer hangers are meant to be used with specific nails, not screws and the ends of the screws should not penetrate through the entire stringer. The shorter nails are usually sold right next to the hangers. Many screws do not have the shear strength to work in that type of hangar unless specified by the hanger manufacturer.

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

COATED EXTERIOR HEX-HEAD SCREWS O N L Y…..

[@Mltemple8333]

@@WoodenSteel-J6artisan Not exactly, not typical coated exterior screws for decking can be used for the hangers. They have no shear strength. Look at the instructions for the hangers. They use a beefed up hex head screw designed for shear (thicker than decking screws) or short nails specifically for the application as nails are strong in shear but longer nails go through the header which you do not want to happen. Only the diagonally nailed holes use “typical” nails.

[@shaunbrowne5139]

Thank you for your clarity in communicating each step (no pun intended) of the process so well.

[@mateuszsobanski203]

Explained in a nice and clear way. I’ve just recently found your page but finding it very helpful for what I need to do in my garden. It goes quite fast but I can rewind and pause to double check.

[@WhiteOutOwns]

OF COURSE WE WANNA KNOW WHAT YOU DO BETWEEN THE STEPS AND DECK!

[@BYOTools]

LOVE the enthusiasm Patrick and thanks so much for watching.

[@refikbejdic565]

Yup got the extra step

[@kevinzep01]

Thanks for taking the time to show your work. As with all building projects, people should check with their local building officials for local code requirements.

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Figure it out - Visiting the Building Dept will open a huge can of worms…. and fees…

[@genuismensa]

I have been loving this retaining wall series you have. When you are making the stringers, I'd look into a track saw. You can get a really short piece of track. It doesn't seem like it but you can cut them even faster with more accuracy. You just use the splinter guard on the track to align your cut, set the saw down, plunge and cut. They make for ripping down sheet goods on the go really easy. You won't catch me moving sheets of 4'x'8 ply to the table saw anymore. I'll rough cut it first, then get my finish with the table saw. I find even those cuts get better when I am not working with a full sheet. Just a handy little tool if you don't already have one.

[@charleskuder3968]

😊

[@OrignalRobRobert]

Gurl you slayed them steps 🎉

[@jmackinjersey1]

Just wondering why you used the proper Galvanized nails to attach the stringer straps to the bulkhead, but then at 12:16, you used the wrong, non-galvanized screws to attach the stringer straps to the stringer? Not supposed to mix the galvanized with non-galvanized anchors.

[@flacadiabla3193]

Oh damn. I see a serious tripping hazard at the top step. But, at least they will get to the bottom quicker. 😬

[@thatguyoverthere8355]

It does look a little odd, to have a narrow top step.

[@kenovryn]

height is pronounced 'hite'

[@djkiIIag]

Dudes got that pressure treated money!!

[@ThomasGillot]

This couldn’t be more perfect timing. Looking to build stairs to the top of my concrete retaining wall. Any suggestions for attaching the riser brackets?

[@davidriley7659]

Ledger board

[@BYOTools]

Agree with david. A ledger board that is attached to your concrete retaining wall would work great and just drill and use the appropriate concrete anchors. Then attached your brackets to the ledger board just like I attached mine.

[@seanpopecoffey1340]

This is really the best way! I’ve done it exactly like this for numerous stairs without problem.

[@jeffgolden9585]

Was truly trying not to laugh at the careful talk but when you said love taps you had me rolling 😂. Great video!

[@baba-sm1fm]

Could you specify if the power Pro screws you used to fasten the stair stringers to the deck are structural? I was about to purchase but realized that the stringers hardware calls for structural screws given the weight it carries. Deck screws are too soft to hold up thar kind of weight.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Your stringers look like the perfect amount to me which leads me to believe there is not enough. It's been my experience when it comes to stringers if you think you have enough you're usually at least 1 short. 😂😂

[@didz2064]

Another great and instructional video. Can't wait to see the drone footage when it's all complete.

[@ericturner2477]

Great info. Trex recommends 9" O.C. for stringers. No idea what other composite manufacturers recommend.

[@morokeiboethia6749]

The Diablo Trex blade is a wonderful blade for not only cutting composite but also cuts vinyl decking and leaves really smooth finish on the edges of the cut. Another thing we found is that it is the only circ saw blade that will cut vinyl or laminate flooring planks and not go dull. The saw teeth have a negative hook angle and that's what you want for cutting things that are tough on a blade. A circ saw wood blade will cut vinyl flooring plank but, by lunch time you're going to need a new blade. The shape of tooth and hook angle on a wood blade does not mix well with vinyl plank.

[@njmikeche5575]

This staircase will have open riser backs. Is that OK in most jurisdictions? It looks like if you were to add riser backs now, you would be left with insufficient tread nosing overhang.

[@vagabond_trader]

Love your videos. Only criticism….HeighT not HeighTH.

[@veritas2022]

Should the top step extend the landing?

[@ricksirisko9582]

Not supposed to fill up all the holes on the underside of those straps - one or two only .The holes are there only because the strap is reversible. The fasteners on the side are carrying the load , use the proper strong tie nails or SD screws

[@InGratitudeIam]

That's some beautiful work and great tips. Where I live, anything over 30" requires railing. YMMV.

[@JoshuaGunther]

Great video! Been so loving this series. Question, do you need a moisture barrier between the concrete and the pressure treated wood at the bottom and the top? Noticed you just added it to the top of the supports. I have heard there is a lot of moisture when wood touches concrete even when it’s pressure treated. Just curious if it would matter long term. Great job on this build!!!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Joshua and thanks so much for the support. Good question and you can add a moisture barrier but I didn't because I have the concrete slanted so moisture won't be sticking around long term.

[@jmackinjersey1]

The wood itself is treated, so no moisture barrier is needed. The reason some people use a barrier/tape product on top is because they cut the material and they believe that will allow the water to penetrate the material. However, the wood is soaked in the treatment and then dried before it is sent to the stores.

[@desmondmarshall7384]

Good job 👍🏾. I just finished rebuilding steps for my customer.

[@dwidlund]

The video is quite helpful. Listening the the “th” at the end of the word “height” gives me heartburn. “Height” sounds like “right”, “light”, “might”, “flight”, “kite”, “spite”, “bite”, “smite”, “fright”, “tight”, “bright”, “light”, “trite”, “light”, “fight”, “slight”. Say it with me: Kite Light Bright Height Fright Right Spite Height Flight Tight Height Might Bite Height Bright Height Light Height Fight Height Height Height You did it! But seriously, it’s an outstanding tutorial. All of these instructions are very smart. The only one that I did that I liked better in this same process was to pour my pad first then measure for stair “height” and the run length. Well-done!

[@Flakester]

It's called a colloquial variant. There's length, breadth, width, and depth, and while no "heighth" you're really just splitting hairs. You'll survive.

[@dwidlund]

@@Flakester I disagree. More a lack of self-awareness and respect for language. He’s genius-level at making a DIY video. Doesn’t mean he couldn’t keep more followers by avoiding a simple but notable pronunciation faux pas.

[@markraisner9000]

Keep the good times coming!

[@shamell03]

Wow, this was very informative. Thanks for sharing

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

The base plate should be taped on both the top AND bottom. Even with PT lumber, it's really important to not have direct wood to concrete contact.

[@jimk5307]

Exactly, it’s even more important under it since that’s going to stay wet longer than the top surface.

[@2ndgenentertainment]

unless it’s treated to be in the ground.

[@Noez90]

Love your videos. As a homeowner you make it look so easy. Thanks for inspiring us to actually get things done.

[@Box52222]

HEIGHT as in HITE. Not heith. Love your work.

[@Digitalhunny]

Brent, thank you so much for the clear & pointed way to build stairs, step by step! You read like you've just stepped out of a romance novel though, with that voice Bro.😍 I tease, because you're great! 😂😂😂

[@danburby7936]

GREAT VIDEO BYOTTHAT IMPACT DRIVER IS A TOUGH LITTLE BUGGER..GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

[@johnnyutah1053]

Looks great!

[@BYOTools]

Thanks so much for watching as always Johnny.

[@MrTonyPerkiss]

Mate this is amazing!!thankyou so much!!

[@dianam636]

What's the wood preservative you used? I don't see that in the supply links.

[@Corey-Ryan]

Hi there. I was curious if you should have put .75 as the tread thickness since you are using what looks like 1X6s instead of 1.00. Just curious and looking for tips to make sure I’m getting it right. Thank you for the help.

[@smithe53]

Pretty much exactly how I would have built them. Nice job! Did you put any wood preservative between the wall and the stringers?

[@MrKydaman]

Heighth isn't a word. 😬

[@cluracan2670]

It's a dialect thing. I've had multiple physics and math professors say "heighth".

[@TENTHIRTYONE]

Question if you see that… the tool you mentioned has preset increments for tread thickness. The Trex I’m using is .95 thick. The nearest predefined thickness is “1.00”. What do you advise?

[@musictomyears2177]

For the concrete pad what about the frost line? Or do you live in a warmer climate where that doesn’t matter?

[@KennyRiley]

I've always been scared of "heighths" 🤪

[@ted2314]

Excellent videos for average, everyday homeowners such as myself! Even with your not so self-deprecating humor, they are still great videos! 😂😂 Just kidding….I love your self deprecating humor as well. Good job and thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge! Keep them coming! And BTW, if you ever have the opportunity, I would love to see a video or two from you on stuccoing/plastering and re-pointing bricks and/or stones using old world ingredients such as quicklime and/or hydrated lime…..I have an old home in Tennessee that I would like to use the correct materials while re-pointing 200+ year old bricks and stones and 200+ year old stucco and interior plaster, but finding easy to understand methods has been a challenge for me….especially in the form of U.S. videos.

[@markfabish3054]

When you added the fascia board for the toe kick portion did you have to go back and cut abut 1/2 inch off each rise to make room?

[@westhavenor9513]

Nice looking set of stairs, just like the builder :)

[@sgt_retiredcharlie4102]

These are great steps. Our "contractor grade" deck that was slapped together with our house in 2007 is falling apart and so we're looking at doing a concrete pad instead of a wooden deck. The only issue is that the back door is approx. 36" above grade! So I'm going to have to have some kind of small "deck" to walk out on and some stairs to come down onto the new pad. This is one of the best DIY "How-To" stairs videos that I've found. Thanks, I look forward to figuring out my dilemma now.

[@pattig717]

Your attention to detail and quality of work always impressive!

[@BYOTools]

Thanks so much for your love and support as always :)

[@foxgdsmck]

I have a question. I just built and installed stair stringers. But the run was short per the slope calculation of being able to use 2 full width trex boards. My question is how should I affix the trex boards to the run part of the stringers if 2 boards are too wide? Do I need to trim 1 of them down length wise to fit and then just have the cut/ broad face exposed instead of the slit for hidden fastener?

[@j.laforge3751]

This was very helpful. please show a full video for the translon area between the deck and retaining wall.

[@NormFarnumFamily]

Great job! Thanks.

[@andersonolive4553]

Love your videos! Please show us what you decide to do between the wall and stairs. I’m sure it will be great!

[@raptor8177]

Pretty cool . I enjoyed watching this video . Thx

[@edwinpalacios5272]

It look very professional, I like it

[@DGBQ_ME]

Splendid work, thanks for sharing. I hope when your done with all the wood/composite work, you will show us how you are going to light the project.

[@kman4223]

Nicely done! I was expecting to see you bust out the g tape again, rather than wood preservative, on stringers. Like you did for the deck. Was there a reason for that?

[@BYOTools]

Good question and in all honesty I was thinking of doing so but the tape would be much for visible in this case, which is why I just used the wood preservative. Thanks for watching and the good question.

[@kman4223]

@@BYOTools Good call! Thanks for answering

[@colinstohr6063]

Good work mate.

[@photojournalist1194]

Nice job and video instructions! 👍

[@bg4442]

Thank you so much for the details!

[@opportunist9310]

I just found your channel the other day and I'm going on a binge watching all your recent stuff lol. Love the content

[@georgekenney6809]

What’s the hithe of the whole thing?

[@ronrocha316]

Nice job!

[@eszyx8062]

Thank you for this great new video!

[@chrisloesch1870]

Good video. Need a handrail with balusters as there is a greater than 30" rise from top to bottom of stairs (IBC).

[@leemccorriston2170]

Hello from across the pond, awesome demonstration, information and directions on this project there's no messing about really enjoyed watching your channel so keep up the hard work, all the best from the United Kingdom

[@natemckee33]

love the video! those are some cool knee pads ya got i bet you get alot of use outta them dont ya?

[@familyrenov8]

Brent you’re the best!!! Everything you do is amazing!

[@LindseyKyle]

Wouldn’t the first step (riser) height be 4-1/4” (instead of 5-1/4”) to account for the tread thickness in addition to the 1-1/2” of the 2x4 base plate? Final first step height would then be 1-1/2” base plate height + 4-1/4” + 1” tread = 6-3/4” (if the concrete will be the finished floor surface, that is).

[@theroadnottaken9378]

yes he only needed one 2x4 notched into the bottom of the stringer that sits on the concrete and then subtract you tread material thickness. then use a sleeve anchor to anchor the stringers to the concrete. he way over complicated the process here.

[@miltonmartinez6811]

What amazing job! I love it. Thank you fpr sharing It gave me a great idea how I can do mine.🫶🫶

[@dannyboycharter7698]

you might add, that when you drill the holes for the bolts in pressure treated wood, this also needs to be treated (IRC 402.1.2)

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Nice job Brent!!

[@deosiewilson732]

Nice job.... And pay no attention to the code police..... Thanks for the video and info..... very nice job... ❤❤

[@Dan_Amaii]

Really good one! Thanks a lot!!

[@wooddiy4k740]

Your stairs are really beautiful.

[@donnywaynecurtis4249]

Very nice work and video, thanks

[@IamFormaggio]

Nice. What kind of wood was that? My builder deck steep stringers rotted in under 5 years. I rebuilt with pre cut treated stringers, which split after a few years. I then rebuilt with treated 2×12s that I cut myself (using a square and stair stops). I painted the cut sides with oil deck stain. Those i just pulled apart because the rest of the deck is now rotting. And they were splitting where the screws were ( and I pre drilled and counter sunk the screw holes). So now I'm rebuilding the entire deck. Thought about stringerless steps, by stacking platforms.

[@jimk5307]

I know the fasteners were sponsored but you screwed your audience. (Pun intended) The brackets you installed require nails of the correct size or rated fasteners from Simpson Strongtie. There is more to this building stuff than “if the screw fits through the hole…”. In this load bearing solution the screw should be a sized to fill the hanger hole completely and rated for the use with special attention to the combo of shear strength, ductility and pull out resistance. And, you shouldn’t mix nails and screws in the same hanger. Now, some might ask, “but will it fail?” The answer, “maybe, maybe not.” Tough criticism since there’s also thoughts in comments about other errors that need correction. You did some things right but buried it in the middle of a bunch of not so good.

[@TheRinzler2]

I legitimately use this channel to know how to NOT build things. This dude has gotta be the most Jerry rigged guy who has blind confidence in not knowing what he’s doing. My contractor friends and I LOVE watching him build things wrong

[@pmartinagejr]

You are correct. By code, those screws cannot be used. Either nails or Simpson type fasteners only are allowed. This came from my building inspector. I had used those exact screws and when the inspection came, I had to change out all of those screws where ever I had used them on brackets

[@cliquenoir]

Lots of great information + tips. Only point of concern is the two pieces of 2x material that you're using as a base plate are in direct contact with the concrete pad. For all the other rot mitigation you put in place (great idea to re-treat the cut ends of the stringers), this seems like a point of future failure. Keep up the good work otherwise!

[@unclemuir]

Brent ,now that you mentioned it I do want to see what you did to finish it all off. Don't blame me you brought it up.

[@stefboulas]

Nice work!

[@johnnyleeway3466]

It took my breath away when you used 3 pieces of scrap boards to finish the treads, Believe me, I totally understand wanting to use up all materials and get your money's worth, but after doing such great work and such a high level of attention to detail, I was blown away at that decision, Nonetheless, great work and thanks for sharing.

[@laserfalcon]

Post or concrete on ground level for steps to rest on?

[@bryanlloyd1099]

All of your videos are great!!

[@ACE-sx8mo]

Great vid, nice work, good tips. A suggestion about fasteners. I know you are sponsored, but with metal connecting plates, a flathead screw designed for this purpose provides more surface contact and a stronger connection. They cost more so I use them in the most critical areas like the stringer hangers.

[@nghiamedia]

great video. thanks.

[@koushikram532]

After Turf Installation , I came here and subscribed

[@thegeodude9461]

What hangers are you using on the stringers?

[@williamigoldsmith]

I had to watch the first 3 minutes to confirm this wasn’t satire.

[@gary24752]

You should have put an isolaton membrane like 30 lb. felt between the concrete and pressure treated lumber. The top tread attached to the retaining wall will be a toe catcher.

[@gumilaci]

I think the deck continues from the top tread

[@gary24752]

@@gumilaci What deck?

[@jonhill373]

With the steps I build I I always consider it worthwhile to install risers for each step.