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If you'd like to build deck stairs that are long-lasting, consider making them out of composite material to ensure you're able to enjoy the most out of them.

Building a new wall to support the new stairs. Calculating the rise and run for the new staircase to ensure proper dimensions. Cutting and fitting new stair components, including stringers and treads.

I never cut notches in my wood stair stringers. I created 1/2-inch-deep mortises in my 2x12s to preserve the strength of the stringers. These mortises take much more time to create, which is why ...