smokin5s Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 so I noticed the other day that the stairs going to my patio are sagging... I take a look at it and it looks like a mix of the sagging and kids hanging off of it, something needs to be done. Anyone willing to lend a hand to either rebuild or figure out a way to secure the stairs and fix the sagging? BTW I pay with beer and pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Woodworking involves creation of items like cabinetry and tables. Carpentry is what you need. Take a good look and replace whatever is broken with something more heavy duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Is there a Stringer in the middle of the stairs? (ie - there should be one on the left, one on the right, and one in the middle). That is, unless the stairs are VERY wide (>= 4'). KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I might be able to help. But it souns simple to replace whats bad with good. Do you not have the tools needed and just need someone with them and some know-how? Or do you literally want someone to come do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 how high up is the patio? something like 4 steps or a whole story? KillJoy's got it right on if there is no center stringer... pics could help, if its really bad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 my father and uncle own a stair company, i could get you taken care of but neither will work for beer. Let me know if it comes to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I might be able to help. But it souns simple to replace whats bad with good. Do you not have the tools needed and just need someone with them and some know-how? Or do you literally want someone to come do it? looking for someone to help... I have a table saw and mitre saw... I couldn't imaging needing anything other than that except nails and hammer which I have those as well I honestly don't know how to build one I'm sure I could figure out, but figured if someone knew how to do it and was willing to lend a hand, it would make it go alot smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 how high up is the patio? something like 4 steps or a whole story? KillJoy's got it right on if there is no center stringer... pics could help, if its really bad.. it's like 4 steps... pretty much you walk out, there's a 4x4 landing, then 4 steps to the right that go out on the patio... and WTF is a stinger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Let me know when you are planning on fixing it and I may swing over and help. I have built some decks and patio rooms, houses, finished basements.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sounds like we can take out whats there and replicate it. Then add additional supports if it didnt have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Stringer Another The Internet is your friend. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you dont know how to cut the wood to make a proper stringer, go to lowes and buy the precut stringer. I have always used 3 on a typical step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 ya,I don't think it has stringers.... here's the problem... the landing on one side is bolted to the house, the outter side of the landing is held up by 2 4x4's... the 4x4's have sunk causing the landing to no longer be level... funny part is, the steps still appear to be level.... I was thinking about putting a jack under the sagging side and raising it back up and then trying to find some way to fill in dirt under the 4x4's to allow it to be straight again and then replace bad wood and add nails to re-enforce the steps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you dont know how to cut the wood to make a proper stringer, go to lowes and buy the precut stringer. I have always used 3 on a typical step. :thumbup: Just buy the pre-cut ones and save a lot of setup and work.... ESPECIALLY if it is something new.... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 You can get the concrete supports(used when augering holes isnt feasible or your just lazy) and put these along with other 4x4's to help support the deck if you can get it jacked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 so you're suggesting to actually get concret supports that a 4x4 sits in, jack up the deck and then put an additional 4x4 or 2 under it? I will try to draw something in Paint when I get hom since photobucket does not work at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 im good at working with my wood..... gezz 15 responses an no one said this yet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 im good at working with my wood..... gezz 15 responses an no one said this yet lol Fuck, you returned. I was hoping the plane would accidently fall from the sky. So... .how's your asshole feel after a week in Frisco! ? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 good do this tomorrow if anyone wants to help out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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