08-16-2014, 07:01 AM
Exterior Wooden Staircase
A simple form of stair can be constructed from solid timber to provide access to exterior deck areas.
The treads can be attached to the stringers with by 50 x 50 mm brackets. The stair timber and fixings used should meet the same durability requirements as the deck construction. Exposed bolts and other fastenings will need to be type 316 stainless steel or epoxy coated hot-dip galvanised steel.
Timber treads need to be coated with a non-slip finish or grooved to provide a slip resistant surface.
Balustrades and handrails will be needed if a fall greater than one metre is possible.
Open treads that have a gap of more than 100 mm between treads are not suitable where the stair may be accessed by the public, e.g. the front steps to a house.
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A simple form of stair can be constructed from solid timber to provide access to exterior deck areas.
The treads can be attached to the stringers with by 50 x 50 mm brackets. The stair timber and fixings used should meet the same durability requirements as the deck construction. Exposed bolts and other fastenings will need to be type 316 stainless steel or epoxy coated hot-dip galvanised steel.
Timber treads need to be coated with a non-slip finish or grooved to provide a slip resistant surface.
Balustrades and handrails will be needed if a fall greater than one metre is possible.
Open treads that have a gap of more than 100 mm between treads are not suitable where the stair may be accessed by the public, e.g. the front steps to a house.