Extend the Staircase with Subsequent Steps
From Landscape Steps · Step 7 of 8 · Video by Wineberry Hill
Showing 3:14–4:09 of the source video.
What happens in this clip
With the bottom riser securely anchored, place the next step in position. You will need to determine the optimal spacing based on the slope of your hillside, your preferred angle, and comfort. A common practice is to divide the space up evenly, ensuring that the bottom of the next riser aligns roughly with the top of the previous step. Once the position is determined, pre-drill holes on either side of the riser and screw it into the side stringers. Repeat this process, moving up the hillside, until all steps are installed.
Goal: Build the remaining steps up the hillside, ensuring proper spacing and stability
What's used
Tools
- Drill
- Lumber (for risers and steps)
Materials
- Screws
About the full video
This project demonstrates the easiest way to construct stairs for hillside gardens and terraces using pressure-treated lumber, a weed barrier, and gravel. The video focuses on building a scale model to illustrate the step-by-step process, emphasizing key considerations like riser height, material choice, anchoring, and proper backfilling.
Step 7 of 8: Construct Subsequent Steps
Using the layout marks, repeat steps 2 through 6 for each subsequent step. Ensure each new step's excavation starts at the back of the previous step's tread, creating a continuous series of steps.
Other videos for this step
Landscape Steps
This project involves constructing timber and gravel steps on a slope to improve accessibility and aesthetics. The process includes planning the layout, excavating the area, building retaining walls for each step using timber, and filling the steps with compacted gravel for a durable and functional surface.
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