Just as with decks, stairs come in many shapes and sizes. For something that seems so simple and generic, there are many options to be taken into consideration when deciding on the design.
- Do you want the stairs to go straight to the ground, or would you like to add a landing?
- For high traffic stairways, you can make the stairway wider for safety and ease of accessibility.
- Would you like an open or closed riser?
- Adding lights can not only make the stairs safer at night, they can also add a beautiful design element.
- If you have an elevated deck with an additional entertainment area below, the stairs can make the lower area much more inviting to enjoy.
Below, you can see some of the multiple ways to create a unique look with just the design of your stairs.
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1 – 5′-wide, closed deck stairs in Deckorators Costa composite material. We also built stucco walls below the stairs per the homeowner’s request.
2 – Steel framed deck stairs with composite step treads and a metal panel railing system..
3 – The underside view of steel framed, closed deck stairs.
4 – This deck features a wrought iron, spiral staircase with Cumaru hardwood step treads.
5 – These homeowners decided to build two 4′-wide stair cases on their new composite deck.
6 – The owners built 3′-wide open steps with Redwood step treads and a wood railing with metal balusters.
7 – We built these 3′-wide, partially closed steps with Golden Gate step lights on the risers. This allows the owners to remove snow easily but also have lighting at night.
8 – DBS built this 5-‘wide staircase with a 90-degree turn landing. The owners decided to use Fiberon Ipe composite for the step treads and Fiberon Tudor Brown for the risers. We also added a handrail for safety and Lake Powell step lights.
9 – This gorgeous composite deck includes a 4′-wide stair case with 180-degree turn landing for easy access to the additional entertaining area under the deck.
10 – 4′-wide steps with a landing and metal panel railing / handrail. The decking boards are laid at opposite 45-degree angles.
11 – This custom wood deck features 4′-wide open stairs with large timber treads.
12 – This 4′-wide, closed step staircase is built with composite material and a metal panel railing and handrail system.
13 – A 4′-wide, closed step staircase with Pikes Peak stair lights installed on the risers. We also installed post lights at the top and bottom of the stairs.
14 – The two separate deck areas are connected by this 3′-wide, open step staircase with a 90-degree turn landing. The railing features wood components and round metal balusters.
15 – The owners decided to build their new deck with 3′-wide open stairs. To add a unique look, they added a horizontal, fence-style railing to the deck and stairs.
16 – This staircase has 3′-wide, closed steps with a 90-degree turn landing, wood rail posts and handrail, and metal baluster panels between the posts.
17 – This staircase was built with a Tigerwood hardwood deck. It is 3′-wide with closed steps and a 90-degree turn landing. The step treads and drink cap on the landing are Tigerwood, while the risers and railing components are stained white for a beautiful contrast.
18 – These are 3′-wide, closed deck steps with a 90-degree turn landing. We installed Moab style step lights and a wood railing with metal balusters.
19 – 3′-wide, closed deck stairs with a white aluminum railing and handrail installed.
20 – This Redwood deck includes 3′-wide, closed steps with a picket fence style railing.
21 – This closed step staircase includes a black, metal panel railing system with handrail. We installed a brace below the stairs to provide extra stability.
22 – A composite deck with 4′-wide, closed steps and a metal panel railing with handrail.
23 – These are the stairs from the previous picture (#22). At the owners request, we added LED lights to the stair risers and post lights at the top to make the stairs safe at night.
24 – Since this is a ground-level composite deck, the owners decided to install a single, wrap-around stair to create a unique look.
25 – The owners wanted to create a welcoming entry way to their home. We built these 5′-wide, closed composite stairs with a 45-degree turn landing leading to the driveway.
26 – This gorgeous Redwood deck features a single, 12’wide closed step between two different deck levels. The railing is built with wood posts with lighted caps and metal panels between the posts.
27 – This multi-level, custom Redwood deck features 6′-wide, closed steps between the different levels. We installed Yellow Stone Brick stair lights from HighPoint Deck Lighting.
28 – A custom-built composite deck with 4′-wide open steps. The railing is metal with stainless steel horizontal cables. We also installed an under deck drainage system with a tongue and groove ceiling.
29 – 3′-wide closed steps with a 180-degree turn landing. The railing is a custom metal panel in an antiqued bronze with a gate at the top of the stairs. We installed Yellow Stone Brick lights on the stair risers.
30 – Another custom-built, wrought iron, spiral staircase but this one has metal step treads.
IN PROGRESS #1 – This picture shows the beginning stage of building a staircase for decks.
IN PROGRESS #2 – The composite treads and risers have been installed, but the railing is not finished.
IN PROGRESS #3 – This is the final product! Composite step treads and risers, a black metal railing with handrail, and Pikes Peak step lights installed on every other step riser.
TO CONSIDER – When building deck stairs, we exceed the requirements set forth by RBD. Adding a brace under the stairs provides extra strength and stability.
TO CONSIDER – When choosing a composite fascia for your deck and stairs, be aware that not all composite fascia material is covered on all sides. For example, here you can see the uncovered portion along the stairway.