composite decking material for steps

02-15-2011, 07:36 PM	#1
dustygal33311 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2	composite decking material for steps i need some new steps coming off my back screened in porch. can those be built out of composite material like you would use for decks. i want something that won't splinter or rot....it isn't fun to get splinters from the handrail and i want something that is maintenance free.

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02-15-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
wombosi Member   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Western Masschusetts Posts: 574	composite decking material for steps yes, absolutely. just make sure you have enough stringers to support the stuff. i believe it's usually 3/4" thick. means you'll need at least three stringers depending on how wide your stairs are. also use an appropriate screw.

02-15-2011, 09:20 PM	#3
dustygal33311 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2	composite decking material for steps thanks for responding schmolze.