How to Build a Staircase
How to Build a Staircase - Step 3
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Step 3: Determine the run of each step

How to Build a Deck Staircase

The run is the horizontal distance of the step. There are two typical stair options. (A) Two 2"x6" surface boards next to each other. These two boards together equal 11 inches of run. Or, (B) One 2"x12" board. One 2"x12" is equal to 11 1/4 inches of run.
 
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