How do I build wood steps for a manufactured home?
One of the advantages of a manufactured home is the building easily can be moved onto a piece of property without needing a lot of advanced ground preparation or even into a space in a mobile home park. But the site may not leave the front or back doors close enough to the ground. Building a set of wooden steps is a simple and inexpensive option.Measure Twice, Cut OnceAfter leveling the ground by digging or building up the dirt where the steps will go, lay down a few bricks or a concrete platform that the stairs will rest on, so the wood is not in contact with the ground. Use pressure-treated wood to prevent rot. Take some measurements to figure out the width of the steps you plan to build and the height from the base to the top. For every 16 inches of width you will need one stringer–the diagonal pieces that will hold the steps. You can buy pre-cut stringers that can save a lot of trouble or cut them yourself, in which case a table saw is a big help. Cut the stringers from 1- x 12- i
