How To Fix Broken Porch Entry Stairs Repair Guide

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Moderate

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                          1 - 2 hours

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Stair treads and risers
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Stair treads and risers

Use a pry bar to remove the pre-existing damaged wood pieces.
Start with the riser first.
Be mindful of possible rusted screws/nails.

Use a pry bar to remove the pre-existing damaged wood pieces.

Start with the riser first.

Be mindful of possible rusted screws/nails.

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Step 2

Use a pry bar to remove the pre-existing damaged wood pieces.
Remove the treads on the stairs.
Be mindful of possible rusted screws/nails.

Remove the treads on the stairs.

Step 3

Use a measuring tape to measure the foundation where the new steps will be placed.
To ensure accurate measurements, make sure to repeat this step twice.

Use a measuring tape to measure the foundation where the new steps will be placed.

To ensure accurate measurements, make sure to repeat this step twice.

Step 4

Mark your measurements on both ends of your new weather treated wood using a measuring tape and a pencil.
For the best results, use a ruler to connect your marks into a straight line.

Mark your measurements on both ends of your new weather treated wood using a measuring tape and a pencil.

For the best results, use a ruler to connect your marks into a straight line.

Step 5

Place the new piece of wood onto the end of a sturdy table.
Make sure the marked end is hanging off the edge by at least a foot.

Place the new piece of wood onto the end of a sturdy table.

Make sure the marked end is hanging off the edge by at least a foot.

Step 6

Use a circular saw to cut across the straight line marked on the new piece of wood.
Make sure the wood is secure by holding the end resting on the table the entire time.
Safety glasses should be worn during this step.

Use a circular saw to cut across the straight line marked on the new piece of wood.

Make sure the wood is secure by holding the end resting on the table the entire time.

Safety glasses should be worn during this step.

Step 7

Place the new piece of wood (riser) on the steps to ensure that it fits.
Use a leveler to make sure that it is level.

Place the new piece of wood (riser) on the steps to ensure that it fits.

Use a leveler to make sure that it is level.

Step 8

Secure your wood piece (riser) into place using a drill and galvanized screws.
Create two pilot holes with the correct drill bit.
Secure the wood (riser) into place by drilling 2" galvanized Phillips head screws into the pilot holes.

Secure your wood piece (riser) into place using a drill and galvanized screws.

Create two pilot holes with the correct drill bit.

Secure the wood (riser) into place by drilling 2" galvanized Phillips head screws into the pilot holes.

Step 9

Make sure your wood piece (tread) fits into place and is level.
For the most accurate results, it is important to use a large level.

Make sure your wood piece (tread) fits into place and is level.

For the most accurate results, it is important to use a large level.

Step 10

Secure your wood piece (tread) into place using a drill and galvanized screws.
Create three pilot holes with the correct drill bit.
Secure the wood (tread) into place by drilling 2" galvanized Phillips head screws into the pilot holes.

Secure your wood piece (tread) into place using a drill and galvanized screws.

Create three pilot holes with the correct drill bit.

Secure the wood (tread) into place by drilling 2" galvanized Phillips head screws into the pilot holes.

Step 11

Repeat steps 8-10 for the remaining stairs.
For the best results, follow this guide thoroughly for each stair.

Repeat steps 8-10 for the remaining stairs.

For the best results, follow this guide thoroughly for each stair.

To reassemble your old stairs, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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