Saving a Deck and Stairs Material List

Material List for Saving the Deck - Client six thousand dollars with Exterior Stair Rebuild Photos

While dismantling the stairs to replace the rotten stair stringers and posts, it became clear there was a reason that the stairs had rotted.  It wasn't long after getting to the last stair removal that the answer to my question became readily apparent as I was getting doused by the automatic garden sprinkler.

Water Problem from sprinkler- coupled with the style that the previous builder used to construct the stairs by layering the 2x12s instead of using Stair Stringer Hangers also caused water build ups that led the the wood rotting faster.

Layering the 2x12s instead of Stair Stringer Hangers caused the wood to rot.

Old School- Built to Old Codes Stringer Attachment Deck Construction

Rebuilt Deck Stairs next step Lighted Stairs

Deck Stairs Material List:

• 5-2x12x8
• 6-1x6x8
• 2 small box 2 & 3 in deck screws
• 2-4x4x8 posts
• 4-2x12 Stair Stringer Hanger (Simpson Strong Tie)
• 2-4x4 Composite Post Base

Material and Tool List for Saving the Deck and Cash

• 37 composite 6 x 6 post base caps
• 40 bags Quickcrete (Fast)
• 3 bags sand topping mix
• 1 bag Portland Cement
• 16- 24 in #4 Rebar (1/2 in x 8 in Dowel Rods)
• Small Bundle Wire Ties and Wire Twister
• 2- 1 in x 8 in x 12 ft (10 in x 10 in Concrete Forms)
• Miscellaneous scrap plywood (concrete forms)
• Wheel Barrow
• Garden Hoe
• Flat and Round Nose Shovels
• Mag and Sponge Float
• Concrete Edger
• Torch Driver
• 1 1/2 in Screws
• 1 1/2 in Roofing Nails (attach the composite base plate)
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Small Square
• 10 in Chop Saw
• Right Angle Drill Adapter with 3/4 in dia "Shorty" wood bit
• Small and Medium Hammer
• Nail Puller
• Skill Saw 7 1/2 in blade
• Saw Saw wood blades
• Extension Cords

Build Notes:

• Temporary 2x4 Deck Supports were used
• Post Rotation System ensured continuous support for deck- every third post was worked on and no additional weight loads on new piers for 24 hr minimum.
• Forms Constructed for re-use / re-cycling saved manpower and materials

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