Decking steps should be planned carefully to ensure that they remain consistent along the run.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThere are numerous way in which installers can incorporate decking steps into their project and like most installation methods – consideration of both the decking step subframe and the board and trim fixing must be taken into account.<\/p>\n
Composite decking steps should be carefully planned to ensure the rise and tread remain consistent along the run: the rise of the step should not exceed 190mm; the tread of the step must be between 250-450mm deep. A flat, solid landing pad formed of concrete or gravel is recommended to provide a sufficient level of structural support below your step area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/grey-steps-image.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Step Framework Options<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThere are two main methods you can employ to install composite deck steps to your decking project: stringer and box-framed steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stringer Steps<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Most commonly constructed from timber, a stringer is a support that spans from a decking subframe to the base of the step area. A network of stringers form the framework of a step.<\/p>\n
\n- Notches should be formed in pressure treated timber and a carpentry square and a saw should be used to form the rise and tread.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps at the base of the steps, anchor the steps with a base plate and attach to the landing pad.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps to your deck area, reinforce the area of the subframe behind the steps with a stair header and install a stringer connector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/steps-diagram-illustration.jpg\" "\\"Thomas")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"decking](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/box-framed-steps.jpg\" "\\"box-framed-steps\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Box-Framed Steps<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Box-framed steps are a series of boxes that are stacked on top of one another to form a run of steps.<\/p>\n
\n- Form a box framework and infill with joists at 250mm spacings.<\/li>\n
- Box-framed steps can be formed from timber, metal or NeoTimber large plastic joists<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Secure the box-frame to the decking subframe at every intersection using appropriate fixings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>
Step Fixing Options<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNeoTimber products<\/a> can be used in a variety of ways to cover both the rise and tread of a step area. There is no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d solution when it comes to using our boards<\/a> and trim products<\/a> for step areas and the chosen finish often comes down to personal preference. The following provides installation advice on a variety of fixing options you have available to you \u2013 all of which offer a discrete finish for your decking step area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Using NeoTimber Edge Board<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Securely fix the edge board<\/a> to the tread of your step by following the detailed instructions on the fixing composite trims and edging<\/a> section of the online installation guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 1: Fix With NeoTimber Metal FastClip<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the metal FastClip<\/a>, the inside deck board on the step tread must be face fixed to be secured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"deck](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/Option-1-Metal-FastClip-Installation.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 2: Fix With NeoTimber Plastic FastClip<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the plastic FastClip<\/a>, boards can be fastened to the subframe without the need to face fix the end board \u2013 a clip can be installed in between the boards and screwed when the boards are in situ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/Option-2-Fix-with-NeoTimber-Plastic-FastClip.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nUsing NeoTimber Deck Board<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Fix the NeoTimber deck board<\/a> to form both the tread and rise of your steps, installing directly onto your step framework using our clip system<\/a> where accessible. Screw fix the exposed grooved edges or face fix the board with a NeoTimber colour coded decking screw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"composite](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/deckboard-option.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"decking](\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/01\/skirting-trims-options.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Using NeoTimber Skirting Trim<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are numerous way in which installers can incorporate decking steps into their project and like most installation methods – consideration of both the decking step subframe and the board and trim fixing must be taken into account.<\/p>\n
Composite decking steps should be carefully planned to ensure the rise and tread remain consistent along the run: the rise of the step should not exceed 190mm; the tread of the step must be between 250-450mm deep. A flat, solid landing pad formed of concrete or gravel is recommended to provide a sufficient level of structural support below your step area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>Step Framework Options<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThere are two main methods you can employ to install composite deck steps to your decking project: stringer and box-framed steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stringer Steps<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Most commonly constructed from timber, a stringer is a support that spans from a decking subframe to the base of the step area. A network of stringers form the framework of a step.<\/p>\n
\n- Notches should be formed in pressure treated timber and a carpentry square and a saw should be used to form the rise and tread.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps at the base of the steps, anchor the steps with a base plate and attach to the landing pad.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps to your deck area, reinforce the area of the subframe behind the steps with a stair header and install a stringer connector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Box-Framed Steps<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Box-framed steps are a series of boxes that are stacked on top of one another to form a run of steps.<\/p>\n
\n- Form a box framework and infill with joists at 250mm spacings.<\/li>\n
- Box-framed steps can be formed from timber, metal or NeoTimber large plastic joists<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Secure the box-frame to the decking subframe at every intersection using appropriate fixings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>
Step Fixing Options<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNeoTimber products<\/a> can be used in a variety of ways to cover both the rise and tread of a step area. There is no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d solution when it comes to using our boards<\/a> and trim products<\/a> for step areas and the chosen finish often comes down to personal preference. The following provides installation advice on a variety of fixing options you have available to you \u2013 all of which offer a discrete finish for your decking step area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Using NeoTimber Edge Board<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Securely fix the edge board<\/a> to the tread of your step by following the detailed instructions on the fixing composite trims and edging<\/a> section of the online installation guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 1: Fix With NeoTimber Metal FastClip<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the metal FastClip<\/a>, the inside deck board on the step tread must be face fixed to be secured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 2: Fix With NeoTimber Plastic FastClip<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the plastic FastClip<\/a>, boards can be fastened to the subframe without the need to face fix the end board \u2013 a clip can be installed in between the boards and screwed when the boards are in situ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nUsing NeoTimber Deck Board<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Fix the NeoTimber deck board<\/a> to form both the tread and rise of your steps, installing directly onto your step framework using our clip system<\/a> where accessible. Screw fix the exposed grooved edges or face fix the board with a NeoTimber colour coded decking screw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Using NeoTimber Skirting Trim<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are two main methods you can employ to install composite deck steps to your decking project: stringer and box-framed steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Stringer Steps<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Most commonly constructed from timber, a stringer is a support that spans from a decking subframe to the base of the step area. A network of stringers form the framework of a step.<\/p>\n
\n- Notches should be formed in pressure treated timber and a carpentry square and a saw should be used to form the rise and tread.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps at the base of the steps, anchor the steps with a base plate and attach to the landing pad.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps to your deck area, reinforce the area of the subframe behind the steps with a stair header and install a stringer connector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Box-Framed Steps<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Box-framed steps are a series of boxes that are stacked on top of one another to form a run of steps.<\/p>\n
\n- Form a box framework and infill with joists at 250mm spacings.<\/li>\n
- Box-framed steps can be formed from timber, metal or NeoTimber large plastic joists<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Secure the box-frame to the decking subframe at every intersection using appropriate fixings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>
Step Fixing Options<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNeoTimber products<\/a> can be used in a variety of ways to cover both the rise and tread of a step area. There is no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d solution when it comes to using our boards<\/a> and trim products<\/a> for step areas and the chosen finish often comes down to personal preference. The following provides installation advice on a variety of fixing options you have available to you \u2013 all of which offer a discrete finish for your decking step area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Using NeoTimber Edge Board<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Securely fix the edge board<\/a> to the tread of your step by following the detailed instructions on the fixing composite trims and edging<\/a> section of the online installation guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 1: Fix With NeoTimber Metal FastClip<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the metal FastClip<\/a>, the inside deck board on the step tread must be face fixed to be secured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 2: Fix With NeoTimber Plastic FastClip<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the plastic FastClip<\/a>, boards can be fastened to the subframe without the need to face fix the end board \u2013 a clip can be installed in between the boards and screwed when the boards are in situ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nUsing NeoTimber Deck Board<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Fix the NeoTimber deck board<\/a> to form both the tread and rise of your steps, installing directly onto your step framework using our clip system<\/a> where accessible. Screw fix the exposed grooved edges or face fix the board with a NeoTimber colour coded decking screw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Using NeoTimber Skirting Trim<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Most commonly constructed from timber, a stringer is a support that spans from a decking subframe to the base of the step area. A network of stringers form the framework of a step.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Notches should be formed in pressure treated timber and a carpentry square and a saw should be used to form the rise and tread.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps at the base of the steps, anchor the steps with a base plate and attach to the landing pad.<\/li>\n
- To fix the stringer steps to your deck area, reinforce the area of the subframe behind the steps with a stair header and install a stringer connector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Box-Framed Steps<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Box-framed steps are a series of boxes that are stacked on top of one another to form a run of steps.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Form a box framework and infill with joists at 250mm spacings.<\/li>\n
- Box-framed steps can be formed from timber, metal or NeoTimber large plastic joists<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Secure the box-frame to the decking subframe at every intersection using appropriate fixings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Step Fixing Options<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNeoTimber products<\/a> can be used in a variety of ways to cover both the rise and tread of a step area. There is no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d solution when it comes to using our boards<\/a> and trim products<\/a> for step areas and the chosen finish often comes down to personal preference. The following provides installation advice on a variety of fixing options you have available to you \u2013 all of which offer a discrete finish for your decking step area.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span>Using NeoTimber Edge Board<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Securely fix the edge board<\/a> to the tread of your step by following the detailed instructions on the fixing composite trims and edging<\/a> section of the online installation guide.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 1: Fix With NeoTimber Metal FastClip<\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the metal FastClip<\/a>, the inside deck board on the step tread must be face fixed to be secured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Option 2: Fix With NeoTimber Plastic FastClip<\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>When fixing the edge board with the plastic FastClip<\/a>, boards can be fastened to the subframe without the need to face fix the end board \u2013 a clip can be installed in between the boards and screwed when the boards are in situ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nUsing NeoTimber Deck Board<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Fix the NeoTimber deck board<\/a> to form both the tread and rise of your steps, installing directly onto your step framework using our clip system<\/a> where accessible. Screw fix the exposed grooved edges or face fix the board with a NeoTimber colour coded decking screw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Using NeoTimber Skirting Trim<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div> - Secure the box-frame to the decking subframe at every intersection using appropriate fixings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>