Building Wraparound Box-Frame Stairs on a Deck
In this video, builder Mike Guertin teaches his preferred method for framing wraparound stairs: box-frame construction. He also details the processes of notching footings and installing joists with hangers and the benefits of double-blocking corners so water and debris can pass through, reducing the risk of mold.
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00:54 - Stringer alternative
03:33 - Advantages to stacked box stairs
05:36 - Box-frame corner support
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