[Nealtw]

Ok i have the blocks in and am gettting ready to install the first tread does his seem good? and should i staagger the blocks so i can put screws in properly?

You have some corner backets you could use for that.

 

[LearningTrades]

You have some corner backets you could use for that.

Good point ill put them in line I will fix the stagger. the tread comes half way to the last stringer does that seem good?

 

[Nealtw]

Good point ill put them in line I will fix the stagger. the tread comes half way to the last stringer does that seem good?

The blocks lay down so you can screw them to the concrete.
Line up the edge of the treads with the outside and leave a space at the house.

 

[LearningTrades]

Tapcan screws go into concrete after you drill holes.
You can screw the blocks to the stringers with deck screws .
Just add fewer screws to the bottom tread as it will be removed for that work later.
After the bottom tread is in place we want to go up closer to the middle or as high as you can get to and add a tread
And make sure the distance between is the same and the space to the house is the same.

one top one bottom now for treads

 

[Nealtw]

one top one bottom now for treads

Half way up checking the distance between to keep everything straight.
And then fill it in.

 

[LearningTrades]

Half way up checking the distance between to keep everything straight.
And then fill it in.

Alright sir I think she looks good and I double checked measurements between treads. All of them are almost right on 7 11/32 small small small differences on those few i cut semi wrong. I dont actually notice much of a difference on those 2 treads though. I forgot to add the blocks

 

[Nealtw]

Alright sir I think she looks good and I double checked measurements between treads. All of them are almost right on 7 11/32 small small small differences on those few i cut semi wrong. I dont actually notice much of a difference on those 2 treads though. I forgot to add the blocks

If they are all with in 1/4" that are fine. Just stand back and look at what you built.

 

[LearningTrades]

If they are all with in 1/4" that are fine. Just stand back and look at what you built.

I feel really good sir. Honestly really good. I dont feel like I have accomplished many things that make me feel this proud. Well within 1/4" Thank you I really cant express how much it means. If you wouldnt like to send something I would like to put something into a charity you like or a local one around me cant afford a ton but I would like to do some. I also want to consider helping out with something called appalachian service projects where you volunteer to help with very low income in Appalachia(where I live)

 

[Nealtw]

I feel really good sir. Honestly really good. I dont feel like I have accomplished many things that make me feel this proud. Well within 1/4" Thank you I really cant express how much it means. If you wouldnt like to send something I would like to put something into a charity you like or a local one around me cant afford a ton but I would like to do some. I also want to consider helping out with something called appalachian service projects where you volunteer to help with very low income in Appalachia(where I live)

Habitat for Humanity if you must.
You had one newer looking posts is that usable for the railing? How long is it?

 

[LearningTrades]

Habitat for Humanity if you must.
You had one newer looking posts is that usable for the railing? How long is it?

I would prefer to it’s kind of beat up if almost rather buy new stuff just to be sure

 

[Nealtw]

I would prefer to it’s kind of beat up if almost rather buy new stuff just to be sure

We have to discuss what the railing will be, pickets like you had?
Do you have picture what the top of that rail looked like?

 

[Nealtw]

I think this is your picture?

 

[LearningTrades]

I think this is your picture?
View attachment 694554

Yes sir I believe so sorry had a lot of running around

 

[Nealtw]

Yes sir I believe so sorry had a lot of running around

I went back in my PMs and found that. Just now I tried again and now I am limited how far back I can go. So that was a one time deal.
Can you measure the height of the post above the deck boards?

 

[LearningTrades]

We have to discuss what the railing will be, pickets like you had?
Do you have picture what the top of that rail looked like?

Sorry I'm getting everything for you. I had to run to lowes and walmart which always sucks. I will be making that donation tonight as soon as I settle down.

 

[LearningTrades]

I went back in my PMs and found that. Just now I tried again and now I am limited how far back I can go. So that was a one time deal.
Can you measure the height of the post above the deck boards?

33 1/2 and same pickets I was thinking cut the ugly tops of the post maybe they might be ripped up from the rails coming off.

 

[LearningTrades]

I went back in my PMs and found that. Just now I tried again and now I am limited how far back I can go. So that was a one time deal.
Can you measure the height of the post above the deck boards?

Really sorry again

 

[Nealtw]

33 1/2 and same pickets I was thinking cut the ugly tops of the post maybe they might be ripped up from the rails coming off.

Let's see the pictures of ugly?

 

[LearningTrades]

Let's see the pictures of ugly?

here yah go the top one split when I was trying to get that railing off so i just cut the rail and left the little bit. the bottom post looks like its "ok" its also past the steps though by some

 

[Nealtw]

here yah go the top one split when I was trying to get that railing off so i just cut the rail and left the little bit. the bottom post looks like its "ok" its also past the steps though by some

Yup, that be ugly.
How is it connected to the house in the far corner?