One solution is to picture frame the deck by installing trex deck boards around the perimeter.
Building deck stairs with trex.
55 8 6 875 or 6 7 8 inches.
Screw each stringer to the bottom of the deck frame with a drill.
Place the top of the stringer against the bottom of the frame of the deck and screw an l bracket on each side of the stringer to connect it to the deck.
Most high end deck projects use closed risers to finish the stairs.
Cover the decking edges.
Use l brackets and 3 in 7 6 cm deck screws to attach the stringers to your deck.
55 7 7 86 rounded up to 8 risers.
Open risers sometimes appear cheap and unfinished.
This finishing touch is now available to match every trex decking option so whatever you choose we ve got you covered.
Install trex fascia boards to the edges of your patio to give it a more polished look.
Many pvc and trex composite decking products are not the same color all the way through so you ll want to cover the ends.
If you use the deck itself as the top riser as with this deck subtract one step.
Just like that you re installed with decking handrails and balustrade next on the list.
Deck construction timelaspe video.
The stair treads will be made of composite decking planks two for each step making the run for each step the distance front to back about 11 inches.
They also are often in violation of irc code for decks over 30 which maintains that they meet the same requirements as guardrail infill.