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I don't have much experience with building projects, but you have to start somewhere, I think.
However, there might be some "silly" questions here.
In the mountain cabin, we currently have an old wooden staircase and an old walkway up to the house, about 15 meters long.
This feels like it's in need of replacement.
But how do I calculate to make it right? What materials do I need? How should I best construct the "frames" underneath? (Currently, the construction feels mediocre; it has been unstable for many years. The ground underneath has that type of stone/slate that looks like blast rock type (but completely natural) so it becomes a bit uneven and it shifts a bit.
What tools do I need? Is a cheaper miter/chop saw enough? Or do you need a plunge saw?
I suspect the old material is pressure-treated = I'm assuming I'm not allowed to burn it? How do I dispose of it most easily? (I do not have trailer access up there)
Here are some measurements:
Width about 51.5 cm (5 planks at 9.5 cm each + gaps)
The staircase today is 4 steps (I might want to extend the new one + definitely widen it), about 130 cm "long" diagonally (about 1 meter in actual length)
Above the stairs is a platform, about 130 cm long, the next step up is about 4.6 meters, similarly the next step up, then there are three separate "steps": about 166 cm, about 87 cm, last, about 200 cm (I might want to extend this one).
I attach some images:
As you might notice, I need quite a bit of input here, and I want everything "ready" before heading up to do this over a weekend. So I don't end up without what I need, etc.
I would personally focus on the stairs and build a path in between. I wouldn't assume that it's safe; regular timber will withstand the mountains better. Buy ready-made stringers in the right length and cut the steps at home. A sharp handsaw is surprisingly effective.
I would personally focus on the stairs and create a path between them. I wouldn't assume that it's pressure-treated; regular wood might last better in the mountains. Purchase pre-made stringers in the right length and cut the steps at home. A sharp handsaw is surprisingly effective.
That would be absolutely awesome. However, I think it requires quite a bit of work to get it right, with both excavator and transportation of gravel, etc.
As mentioned, it's quite a challenging terrain to work on.
In the third picture, you can see a bit on the right how it looks.
How do I see/know if it's pressure-treated or not? It would be great to be able to burn it, especially indoors.
Should I choose non-treated for the new one then?
You usually see a difference in color if you cut a plank. Mostly thought you would make a nature trail, remove vegetation, fill in holes and clear out large stones.
You usually see the difference in color if you cut a plank. I mostly thought you would make a nature trail, remove vegetation, fill in holes, and clear away large stones.
If I'm going to make a "nature trail," it requires an excavator + large loads of gravel, etc., both a bigger project and much higher cost.
Is everything really in such bad condition that it needs to be replaced? IF it's a bit shaky, you can support it from underneath with some new beams or individual plinths. It looks very beautiful, I wouldn't replace it just because...
Is everything really in such bad shape that it needs to be replaced? IF it is a bit wobbly, you could support it from underneath with some new joists or a few supports. It looks very beautiful, I wouldn't replace it just because...
You step through in several places, boards that are cracked, some rotten, etc.
So I'm thinking might as well replace everything directly.
You break through in several places, boards that are cracked, some rotten, etc.
So I'm thinking I might as well replace everything directly.
/Jocce
Aha, gather the ones that are in good condition and put them in the same part so you avoid extra work. Some of the framework can probably be saved too, it doesn't show anyway.
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