How To Build A Porch For Dummies
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How to build a porch for dummies. The rise of the step is the difference from the surface of one step to the step above it. In this quick and to the point video I show you how to build a deck gate. Using a carpenters framing square mark the angled plumb line with a pencil at the end of a wood plank to find the place where youll make the ridge cut the cut at the top of the rafter.
To install joist hangers you can make a simple template using a cut end of the joist material thats about 3 to 4 inches long. This is also called the total rise. Somehow make frames containing screens and stick them in the openings.
Next mark the steps on your stringers cut out the steps with a saw and attach the stringers to your porch. Stir the mixture thoroughly. Sometimes its utter bullshit but the ones that we find most disheartening are the ones where the clueless.
Then use your pencil to make a mark at the framing squares 1 ft 030 m. For our example the front railing will be 7 out from the exterior wall. For example divide 35 inches by a 7 inch riser to get 5 steps.
If you dont plan to make the top step level with the area where the stairs begin be sure to account for this gap in your measurement. Figuring the Run. Add the water very slowly.
Before you can beginning building your steps youll need to figure the run -- or how high the steps will reach from the ground to the top of the stairs Figuring the Rise. Thank you so much for watching I hope you enjoy the project. Remember to wear safety glasses gloves and a mask when mixing concrete.