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Stair Tread (5)

Making stair treads out of two 2x6 boards laid side by side is the easiest way to go. It's fast because you don't have to rip any lumber to width, and it works out great. For a 10" tread "run", the nosing works out to be one inch - perfect. By the way, the "nosing" is the distance the tread extends beyond the vertical riser below. It's the lip of the tread. By code, treads need to be between 9.25" and 14" (your local code may be slightly different so be sure to check).

If you've never built a set of stairs before, don't worry. With the step-by-step instructions on BestDeckSite, you'll get all the help you need. For more information, click on the stair riser in the diagram above and then check out the Stairs and Railings section.