Finishing the Deck - Basic Construction - Part 4
| Stairs:Most deck require some stairs. They can be simple or complex as shown here. We cover how to make stairs in a previous article, but will show you here about the handrail. Handrails are usually required when you reach more than 3 risers…the simple stairs to the right have 3 risers, and the ones below have 5. |  |
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Handrail construction is identical to rail construction except you cut the T posts at an angle on top to receive the top rail. Check your local building codes for handrail height requirements. | |
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