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Thanks for the suggestion. That looks perfect for the job.

Thanks. Yes, three rebar run from the footing to a few inches from the top of the pier.

I set this pier a couple weeks ago for a deck extension. I noticed this hairline crack wrapping 3/4 around the pier about a foot from the top. The crack starts from the string I left inside to keep the rebar straight, so maybe that was the cause? First time pouring so lesson learned I guess...

I think I get it... So I need to leave myself enough room to get the 1x10 between the treads and the old stringers, then shave the corners of the noses on the treads to get the stringers in? Thanks for all of your help! Have a great weekend!!

Thanks again! The treads slide into the stringers about 1/8" so are sitting on both ends about that much. That's were I thought some of the weight was going, but you're right now that I think about it, a lot of the weight has to be on the risers... I didn't think about adding to the...

Thanks, nealtw. I never thought of adding a second riser or installing them preassembled. I might try to figure out the 2x2 option tho I'm not sure if I have the room for it. I'll post a picture if I try either. I can't let the risers take all of the weight, correct? I still need to get the...

Thanks! I'm already learning some new stuff.

I recently bought a 1920s house and would like to return the stair case to some of it's original charm. The former owner put some ugly laminate on the treads with metal nosing - which isn't very comfy on the toes! I pulled a couple of the laminate tread covers up to see what shape the wood...

I'm looking forward to getting and sharing some reno ideas here. I bought a 1920s house a couple months ago in Hamilton, Ontario and have more projects cut out for me than I can count. Almost everything is learn-as-I-go since I don't have any formal shop or woodworking training - so good thing I...