HOW TO BUILD STAIRS // EXTERIOR STEPS

Рет қаралды 761,633

Күн бұрын

This DIY exterior steps project is all about how to build stairs from start to finish. This DIY staircase video shows the step by step process of how to calculate your steps, how to build stair stringers and installing composite decking for stair treads. Bring Your Own Tools (#BYOTools 136).
HUGE Thank you to Power Pro foo sponsoring this week's video. Check out their amazing lineup for yourself HERE: amzn.to/3twP6Fr
Apparel List:
-Georgia Boots: bit.ly/3yZ4M6J
-BYOT Shirt: bit.ly/36tsgE0
-Pants: amzn.to/3k9xRah
-Atlas 46 Chest Rig amzn.to/2WiQGdX
Material List:
-Power Pro 1-3/4" Screws: amzn.to/3jYN39T
-Power Pro 1-5/8" Trim Screws: amzn.to/3z12C5b
-Power Pro 3" Screws: amzn.to/3tx2hpX
-2"x 12"x 8' PT Lumber (4)
-TimberTech Decking (English Walnut): bit.ly/3kTpLmS
-Concrete homedepot.sjv.io/RyGev7
-Galvanized Stair Stringer Bracket: amzn.to/2X6xbcu
-Galvanized L Angle: amzn.to/3lgpbOr:
-G-Tape amzn.to/3yKha9O
-1.5" Galvanized Nails amzn.to/2FmYKCH
-5" Galvanized Threaded Rod: low.es/392b49I
Tool List:
-Reciprocating Saw amzn.to/2ICiq7p
-Framing Hammer amzn.to/2XmNErF
-Circular Saw goo.gl/itL8ST
-Chop Saw amzn.to/3k5GCCC
-Palm Nailer amzn.to/3qYLU4a
-Air Compressor amzn.to/2ViCzbt
-Tape Measure amzn.to/3hrUYeG
-7" Speed Square amzn.to/2FrIuQK
-12" Speed Square: amzn.to/3C1tjZs
-6' Level amzn.to/3ANX6Fd
-2' Level amzn.to/2ViD711
MUSIC:
0:00 - Venice Beach: Topher Mohr & Alex Elena
17:37 - Pata Pata: Miriam Makeba (Matt Cherne Remix) www.chernebeats.com
#byot #diy #howto #Sponsored

Пікірлер: 354

@robertchoutka3191 10 ай бұрын

Where are the RAILINGS ?

@BYOTools 10 ай бұрын

Here's that video. Thanks for asking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/br6bhKqBxp7HcYk.html

@lechatbotte. 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jonathanryan3597 Жыл бұрын

I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package kzfaq.infoUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

@GoodlyEarth 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Masticas. 2 ай бұрын

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

@Noeruiz1990 2 жыл бұрын

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

@andersonolive4553 Жыл бұрын

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

@DGBQ_ME 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@genuismensa Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

😊

@seanpopecoffey1340 Жыл бұрын

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

@bcain4126 2 жыл бұрын

I Love your videos. They are always entertaining and informative. Please show the completion to the deck. 🙏🏼

@shaunbrowne5139 Жыл бұрын

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

@lisaferrara8120 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Steve-ec6ed 9 ай бұрын

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. 😂😂

@mateuszsobanski203 Жыл бұрын

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.

@babaloo3912 16 күн бұрын

Awsume work great video.👌👍🍺

@didz2064 2 жыл бұрын

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

@familyrenov8 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shannontaylor1849 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesholio 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@JMC8415 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, show us ALL THE PROJECTS! Your videos are great!!! I especially love showing my wife your intros! "Why hello there, Brent here with Bring Your Own Tools and on today's episode..." It's PHENOMENAL! BTW, are you going to be doing railing?

@ACE-sx8mo Жыл бұрын

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.

@patrickarchuleta9594 Жыл бұрын

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

@bg4442 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the details!

@smithe53 2 жыл бұрын

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

@richardwolske2015 Жыл бұрын

Nice detailed video. Your getting it done , thanks !❤️

@Digitalhunny Жыл бұрын

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! 😂😂😂

@sgt_retiredcharlie4102 Жыл бұрын

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.

@j.laforge3751 2 жыл бұрын

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

@randycollens2681 Жыл бұрын

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

@michaeltemple8333 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Michael-dh1xr 20 күн бұрын

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

@michaeltemple8333 20 күн бұрын

@@Michael-dh1xr 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.

@njmikeche5575 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@WhiteOutOwns 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE the enthusiasm Patrick and thanks so much for watching.

@refikbejdic565 2 жыл бұрын

Yup got the extra step

@pattig717 2 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail and quality of work always impressive!

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

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

@shirleythaxton306 Жыл бұрын

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

@JoryBlake Жыл бұрын

Perfect example for my application, thanks!

@ted2314 Жыл бұрын

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.

@warrenhaney6038 2 жыл бұрын

Legend m8 !!! Awesome work, really well explained ...cheers !!

@eszyx8062 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great new video!

@ericturner2477 28 күн бұрын

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

@djkiIIag Жыл бұрын

Dudes got that pressure treated money!!

@opportunist9310 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JoshuaGunther 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kevinzep01 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Michael-dh1xr 20 күн бұрын

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

@leemccorriston2170 2 жыл бұрын

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

@markraisner9000 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the good times coming!

@Dan_Amaii Жыл бұрын

Really good one! Thanks a lot!!

@Brian18741 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great 👍

@NormFarnumFamily 10 ай бұрын

Great job! Thanks.

@westhavenor9513 Жыл бұрын

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

@bryanlloyd1099 2 жыл бұрын

All of your videos are great!!

@wooddiy4k740 2 жыл бұрын

Your stairs are really beautiful.

@veritas2022 Жыл бұрын

Should the top step extend the landing?

@edwinpalacios5272 Ай бұрын

It look very professional, I like it

@raptor8177 8 ай бұрын

Pretty cool . I enjoyed watching this video . Thx

@MrTonyPerkiss 3 ай бұрын

Mate this is amazing!!thankyou so much!!

@nedcramdon1306 Жыл бұрын

You do fine work dude. You talk a little like Bruce from Family Guy.

@koushikram532 2 жыл бұрын

After Turf Installation , I came here and subscribed

@ThomasGillot 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Ledger board

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnnyleeway3466 Жыл бұрын

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.

@morokeiboethia6749 11 ай бұрын

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.

@markfabish3054 Жыл бұрын

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?

@InGratitudeIam Жыл бұрын

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

@stefboulas 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@baba-sm1fm Жыл бұрын

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.

@Box52222 Жыл бұрын

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

@gpzjeffrey7974 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@2ndgenentertainment Жыл бұрын

unless it’s treated to be in the ground.

@IamFormaggio 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnnyutah1053 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching as always Johnny.

@detourautotransportllc3275 Жыл бұрын

So good that when he put in the two first stringers. He shut off the camera and took them down.. and skipped the process. Had to do one at a time starting from the right side working his way out. Hahahaha

@donnywaynecurtis4249 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work and video, thanks

@bryanlloyd1099 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Brent!!

@Corey-Ryan Ай бұрын

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.

@photojournalist1194 Жыл бұрын

Nice job and video instructions! 👍

@gregjohnson9051 11 ай бұрын

Nice!

@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build 👍

@patrickfielding3613 Жыл бұрын

Really great video.. very helpful.. your work quality is great😊😊

@KennyRiley 5 ай бұрын

I've always been scared of "heighths" 🤪

@ronrocha316 6 ай бұрын

Nice job!

@danburby7936 Жыл бұрын

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

@BigmoRivera Жыл бұрын

Great Job Nicely Done 🪚🔨📐

@paulnicholson8524 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@unclemuir 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@colinstohr6063 Жыл бұрын

Good work mate.

@deosiewilson732 Жыл бұрын

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

@slavisacvetkovic1516 Жыл бұрын

Grate video..simple and nice..

@jonhill373 Жыл бұрын

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

@christineabercrombie7316 11 ай бұрын

good luck if i ever need to build stairs ill check this back again.

@vagabond_trader Жыл бұрын

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

@lancemillward1912 2 жыл бұрын

In new Zealand we have to cover in the stair fronts. Would help to disguise the ugly brackets too. Screws look mint.

@BYOTools 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting that you HAVE to cover them Lance. We still might do that but not final yet. Thanks so much for watching and your support.

@JazzyUnderscoreTrumpeter Жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@johngiles8320 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Really informative and at a great pace for beginner DIY'rs....You showed some helpful tips at the appropriate intervals that will save people time and having to learn the hard way....in a way that isn't confusing or won't provoke overthinking it. 👍

@jim6807 2 жыл бұрын

Nice :) I just did a similar set up

@musictomyears2177 10 ай бұрын

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

@arrowcarpentercontractor6127 4 ай бұрын

Now he can easily ascend to the pickle park.

@LindseyKyle Жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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.

@dannyboycharter7698 8 ай бұрын

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)

@kman4223 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@BYOTools Good call! Thanks for answering