Landing Done

Appa & I got to work really early today. We trenched the landing area, put some landscape fabric, spread some sand and laid down patio stones to make a landing at the bottom of the deck stairs.

The final key piece is now in place for final inspection!

[Picture shows work in progress...]

Stair Risers and Rails Done!

Appa & I cut some 1x6s down to size, and nailed them to the stringer; making the stairs really solid!

We then did the stair rails. We used 4 ft railings after trimming them an inch or so. This was a bit complicated because of the railing slope, but after stumbling a bit, the task was successfully completed.

Bottom Stair Rail Posts Done

Spent a warm, breezy evening with Appa, cutting channels into the last stair runner, and installing it. Also cut the bottom stair rail posts to size, ran wiring, installed post cover, skirt & light.

Next: risers, stair rails and landing; followed by final inspection by the municipality!

Pictures to be uploaded!

Stair Runners Done

After a week or so of rain, the sun came out for a bit. Reddy and I installed the stair stringers and runners, as well as setting the stair rail posts into the ground.