Pressure Treated Wood For Deck Steps

6 step pressure treated southern yellow pine deck stair stringer.

Pressure treated wood for deck steps.

Pressure treated wood contains preservatives to prevent rot and insect damage but it remains vulnerable to the sun wind moisture and dirt. This is a 14 step stringer pre cut deck product accessory used in the construction of steps. Remove staining mildew and old finish with a commercial deck cleaning solution. Calculate the stair measurements.

Species sizes of pressure treated wood. Treated lumber is ideal for projects such as deck stairs basement steps and steps leading to back porches and outbuildings. 5 4x6s and 2x6s for decking. If economy and longevity are your bag go with pressure treated.

Learning how to stain pressure treated wood can extend the life and improve the appearance of decks fencing picnic tables retaining walls and other exterior wood projects. This deck already has wood decking and deck railings installed. Technology which is a revolutionary way to pressure treat wood. It s also suitable for fresh water use and can be submerged.

Stay between 1200 1500 psi for cedar and redwood. 2 of 2 x 6 by 10 pressure treated lumber for the top rails. Pressure treated decking pros and cons. Wear gloves when handling pressure treated wood.

2x8s 2x10s and 2x12s for joists stair stringers and beams. Finally the cost of the cedar is moderate more than pressure treated but somewhat less than composite. You can damage the wood if it s turned up too high. Learn the details in how to build a deck.

Cedar is also soft. Usually 1500 2500 psi is adequate for pressure treated lumber. Wood decking and railings. Get free shipping on qualified wood pressure treated deck stairs or buy online pick up in store today in the lumber composites department.

This stringer has been pressure treated for ground contact gc applications and can be completely buried in the ground. Item 701414 model str6612. Brand treated wood products use micropro trade. When used for stairs or for decks where furniture gets dragged around a lot the edges in particular can get beat up.

Deck stairs are typically made from 2 x 12 stringers spaced about 12 to 16 inches apart. Treated wood is generally available as dimensional stock in 2x4s 2x6s 4x4s and 2x2s for rail components. There are so many stair calculators online that it makes it really easy to calculate the measurements for your deck stairs. They rest on a solid foundation and are attached to the deck with hangers.

I used this one from my carpentry that gives the entire calculation. Pressure washing is almost always a must on older decks but be sure not to use too much pressure. It is always a smart choice for ground contact because it resists rot better than most wood products.