Deck Stringers

[KentAndy]

Hi everyone,

I've done small stringers before but I was just after a tiny bit more into for decking stringers.

It will only be two steps downs. Really it could be one but it is for an elderly couple.

I was thinking of using 2x10 or 2x12. What would you use?

Also. How would you guys attach them, screw in at 45 or buy brackets?

Much appeeictaed.

 

[blackrodd]

Treads should be housed into the strings really, but I would use 80mm screws in through the string and into the tread end and also a treated batten screwed underneath into the string with 60's (mm) supporting the tread, belt and braces.
The general rule is double the depth you are fixing through, =44+44=88mm, Screw length.
Skew fixing would be far from the best method
I don't use decking for the treads personally as they retain any rainwater or run off 1 end and rot it out,
I use treated 44mm CLS,
And finish with green paint and mix some kiln dried sand, (kids play sand) and have a better grippy
tread, Obviously needs to be dry for this.
HTH Regards Rodders