How to rig up temporary steps?

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My yurt is up, but I need some steps.

The deck is 32" above grade. Eventually I'll build a landing / small deck, but I'm too busy with other projects right now (like closing in the yurt wall canvas!)

What can I do to put together some simple, temporary steps until I get around to doing it right?

Nothing to do with what you're asking, but is that gap between the joists under the hinge side of the door something to be concerned about? — Niall C., Jul 18 '11 at 04:53
@NiallC: Those aren't joists, those are 1'-wide strips of 3/8" plywood, bent around the perimeter of the round deck. The bottom edge flares outward slightly, leaving that unsightly gap. Later I may add cleats to pull them together, but only for appearance. — Jay Bazuzi, Jul 18 '11 at 08:01

score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 18 '11 at 08:54

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Jay, why not get a couple of precut stringers and 2X12 theads? Put a 1X riser on the front, a 1X nailer on the top back and screw it to the building. You can fancy it up later and use the same stringers.

answered Jul 18 '11 at 08:54

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I had no idea you could buy precut stringers - I was assuming I would have to do this from scratch. I'll check 'em out. – Jay Bazuzi Jul 18 '11 at 20:01
off the shelf at any box store. – shirlock homes Jul 19 '11 at 01:04

How to rig up temporary steps?

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