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    Feb 19, 2011, 09:06 PM
    Building Free Standing Stairs Off Patio Door
    Hello,

    I have a 16" drop off from where I installed a patio door to my backyard. I plan on making wood stairs. Since my house is brick façade, I can't use a ledger to attach the stringers to. Does anyone have a workaround that will give me solid stairs? Thanks.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 08:23 AM

    Put in concrete slab. Build box for bottom step and bolt to concrete. Build second box on top of first half the size. Steps are done.

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    Feb 20, 2011, 12:58 PM

    That's a really good idea. Thanks.
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