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Building a Deck Stairway

The stairway leading up to the rear deck is composed of 1-by-four-inch Mahogany treads. The distance from the ground to the top of the finished deck measures 48 inches. To create a safe and comfortable staircase, carpenter Rob Lynch marks out a stair pattern with an eight-inch rise and nine-and-one-half-inch tread depth. Lynch cuts the risers with a circular saw, and fastens them to the deck using metal braces. The treads and kickboards are secured using eight-penny stainless-steel nails. More information