Browse Forums Building A New House Re: External stairs - galvanised steel or timber stringers? 2Nov 19, 2018 8:17 am iTool I've also noticed they haven't used stirrups for the landing supports (unlike the deck posts) - see pictures below. Doesn't look right to me, is this a poor outcome in terms of having the posts sit in pools of moisture after rain? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Your concerns are valid, that is not "Fit for purpose" I suggest you get an engineer to review fixing/connections as per AS1720 Timber Structures Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs You will need to replace the entire stairs. Carpenter is the trade you're after. 1 4341 Got my stairs designed like this with 250mm Gap marked below. Gap is bec of 2 steps added between two landing area… 0 4873 Move your linen into laundry and access laundry from your present linen space 1 8010 |