The threshold of the entry door to the camp is two short steps off the grade, so we thought we would fashion a little stoop with PT framing and a Trex top.
I have built with the method shown here, in which a joist hanger with about 8 inches of face height is used to hang 2×4 lookouts for the step, and it seems to work well.
What do you think? Is there an easier way?
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Looks good and easy to me.
Were you lookin for an answer or just showing off your drafting talent? : - )
The concern I have re the design is the horizontal mating surfaces between the 2x6 joists and the 2x4 lookouts. Should I cover it or not with Grace's Vycor deck tape?
Just kidding about you showing off your drafting talents.
Covering and / or Mark's idea of knotchcing 2 x 10s both seem adequate. Knotching the 2 x 10 may the best value.
I think a easier way would be to use 2x10 joists, notch for the step, omit the 4x, and set a beam on the piers to carry the load. I'd be tempted to place a concrete beam across the piers at the time of the pour.
Or you could build a basic deck, and build a single step down. That could be a concrete landing with a stone veneer, or a solid stone, bare concrete etc.