i meant 1 3/4 x 2 x 12 inch blocks.
I have outside stairs on the side of a hill. All pressure treated. Im
>using 1/5 x 2 x 12 blocks to support 2 x 12 steps.
> WHat is the best way to attached the support blocks to the riser? I used
> 3 deck screws on each block for one set of steps but Im not sure if those
> are the right hardware to use as deck screws may not be meant to take that
> shear stress. I could used 16p 3 inch nails, but I would think those
> would work out eventually. Lags are very expensive and I was trying to > avoid those. >
> Any thoughts?
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