Deck stair railing

Building stairs can be one of the most challenging aspects of building a deck. Learn what you should consider and how to build deck steps with Decks.com.

The final part of the deck build is the stairs. Building stairs takes some math and a little know-how. Follow these steps for a safe set of wood deck stairs. See the complete deck project from design to finishing touches at Lowes.com/BuildaDeck.

Guardrails must be provided on the open side of a stair where it is more than 30" above the floor or grade. Stair rails must be at least 34" high, measured from the nosing of the stair treads. No opening shall allow a 4 3/8" sphere to pass through...

We rebuilt new stairs at our old home to accommodate the new driveway; see how we did it differently this time, a brand new look for the original merrypad

Read the Decks.com step by step instructions on how to install deck stair railings. Learn about everything from requirements to construction tips with images.

Guardrails must be provided on the open side of a stair where it is more than 30" above the floor or grade. Stair rails must be at least 34" high, measured from the nosing of the stair treads. No opening shall allow a 4 3/8" sphere to pass through...

Tips for making rock-solid stair posts

Guardrails must be provided on the open side of a stair where it is more than 30" above the floor or grade. Stair rails must be at least 34" high, measured from the nosing of the stair treads. No opening shall allow a 4 3/8" sphere to pass through...

Are you planning to build a deck railing soon? If you haven’t built any yet, chances are you are looking for some ideas. Well, no need to worry. Here we have deck railing ideas you can use to transform your deck.

How you attach the stair stringers to the top of the deck and to any landings will be critical. You should reinforce the rim behind the stairs to provide a solid base for attachment. Use positive connections to install stair stringers using stair...