Stair Foundations
Stair Foundations
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Do exterior stair foundations for residential construction need to be built below frost depth?
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RE: Stair Foundations
I would recommend that you check with the local building inspector.
RE: Stair Foundations
RE: Stair Foundations
RE: Stair Foundations
If the stringers are simply placed on a slab, if heave does occur the stringers will just rotate, although the connection at the top might work loose over the years.
Make sure you don't set the stringers directly on the concrete, it will rot. Use a Simpson standoff or similar detail.