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https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/index.html - Welcome to another viewer-inspired construction tutorial! In this three-part video, we tackle a few specific structural challenges and architectural questions to help you save time and materials on your next build.
First, we answer a common DIY question: Can you reuse a stair stringer if you've already cut it too long? If you wanted a 9" or 10" tread depth but accidentally cut an 11" step, we walk through two different methods to add filler materials or use a new template to safely modify your existing stringers without throwing away good lumber.
Next, we look at the risks of using individual footings, blocks, or pavers under stair stringers. While it might save a few dollars upfront, frost heaving and soil erosion can cause these small footings to sink or tilt. We explain why a continuous concrete pad is better, and how to use heavy-duty structural risers (like 2x6s or 2x8s) to keep your stairway from deforming if you must use individual blocks.
Finally, we answer a quick architectural question: What exactly is a "reverse" floor plan? We show you how builders flip standard tract home layouts to create neighborhood variation without changing the core design.
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