Deck Stoop and Steps Build

Dewesq55

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Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2853

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

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David E. Waterbury
#1

Deck Stoop and Steps Build

October 5, 2025, 08:16 AM

We had a sliding glass door installed in the back of the house last year for easier access to the back deck. The only problem is that it's a 21 inch drop from the door to the deck. I finally got around to building a solution to that problem so we can actually use the deck. It's almost finished.
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RonB

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Joined: Apr 2016

Posts: 20399

Location: Near Richmond VA

Weber Performer Deluxe
SNS
Pizza insert
Rotisserie
Cookshack Smokette Elite
2 Thermapens
Chefalarm
Dot
lots of probes.
Fireboard
#2

October 5, 2025, 08:30 AM

I'm glad to see that you stepped up to fix the problem.
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Duanessmokedmeats commented

October 5, 2025, 08:52 AM

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I knew you would stoop to that...

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captainlee

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Joined: Oct 2017

Posts: 3342

Location: Buena Vista, CO
#3

October 5, 2025, 10:28 AM

Nice. A little math and it all works out.
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Ace

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Joined: Jul 2025

Posts: 866

Location: Spokane Washington
#4

October 5, 2025, 11:08 AM

Impressive... We had a similar issue although our drop (7.5") was a lot less than what you're dealing with.
Very nicely done sir.
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs

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Joined: Jun 2018

Posts: 4723

Location: Eastern NC

2021 SS MAK 2 Star
Hasty Bake Roughneck
PKGO with FlipKit
#5

October 5, 2025, 11:10 AM

Make sure you seal or at least paint where that wood to wood contact is or the deck will rot under that. There is stuff you can paint on, but it's sloppy. Joist tape is what I used, but it's more expensive and supposedly zip tape works just as well. I'm sure one of our carpentry focused members may have a better solution.

ZIP System Huber Flashing Tape | Self-Adhesive Flashing for Doors-Windows Rough Openings (3.75" x 30'): Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
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Dewesq55

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2853

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

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David E. Waterbury
#6

October 5, 2025, 04:23 PM

Finished, except for the railings.
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#6.1

Panhead John commented

October 6, 2025, 10:30 AM

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Great job David!

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TripleB

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Joined: May 2017

Posts: 3164

Location: La Crescenta, CA

Jambo Backyard Smoker
KBQ
Weber Smokey Mountain (22" & 18.5")
PK360
PK Original Grill
Pit Barrel Cooker
Weber "Brownie" Circa 1978 22"
Weber 70th Anniversary model 22"
Weber Genesis
Weber Gas Grill, Silver A
Santa Maria Attachment for PK360
Vortex
Favorite Beer: Peroni
Favorite Sports Teams: Rams, Dodgers, Kings, UCLA Bruins
#7

October 6, 2025, 10:25 AM

Very nice.
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Dewesq55

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2853

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

Disqus ID:
David E. Waterbury
#8

October 6, 2025, 11:28 AM

So I got the railings installed. Now I have to go to Lowe's and but some balusters.
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Dewesq55

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2853

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

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David E. Waterbury
#9

October 7, 2025, 03:30 PM

Finished!
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#9.1

jayjordan commented

October 7, 2025, 05:10 PM

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Looks great

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#9.2

Dewesq55 commented

October 8, 2025, 07:25 PM

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jayjordan - Thanks!
RichieB

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Joined: Apr 2018

Posts: 6712

Location: Western Mass

Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner with a full insert griddle added. A 22" Kettle with vortex, SnS and a Smokey Joe. The most recent addition is a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, 2 ThermoPops and a Thermapen MK4. A Thermoworks RFX Gateway 2 probe meat thermometer.
#10

October 7, 2025, 03:56 PM

Great work. That was a helluva drop before you built the stoop/step. You can put the parachute away.
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Dewesq55 commented

October 8, 2025, 07:25 PM

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Indeed! Thanks RichieB
Whiskeyman53

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Joined: May 2020

Posts: 1613

Location: Massachusetts

Smokers/Grills:
Camp Chef Smokepro DLX pellet grill
Weber Kettle
Dyna-Glo vertical offset smoker

Favorite whiskey:
Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon
Angels Envy Bourbon
Whistle Pig Rye

Everyday sipper:
Jim Beam Black and Wild Turkey Rye 101

Favorite beer:
Coffee Porter or Stouts

Pabst Blue Ribbon and Narragansett for grilling and lawn mowing.
#11

October 7, 2025, 05:30 PM

Nice work and much safer.
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Dewesq55 commented

October 8, 2025, 07:26 PM

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Thanks!
Dewesq55

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2853

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

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David E. Waterbury
#12

October 11, 2025, 10:56 AM

We added solar lighted post caps.
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#12.1

LegoMySearwood commented

October 11, 2025, 12:16 PM

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That is so cool.

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Dewesq55

Founding Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 2853

Location: The Poconos, NEPA

Smoker:
Landmann Smoke Master Series Heavy Duty Barrel Smoker (COS) - With mods including 2 level rack system with pull-out grates
Masterbuilt ThermoTemp XL 40" Vertical Propane Smoker
Weber Smokey Joe with mini-WSM Tamale Pot modification
The Good One Marshall

Gas Grill:
BBQPro (cheap big box store model) Stainless steel 4 burnerswith aftermarket rotisserie.
Brook King Regal S490 Pro

Charcoal Grill:
Weber Smokey Joe Charcoal Grill 14"

Thermometer:
2 x Fireboard 2 with Drive cable and 20 CFM fan and Competition Probe Package
ThermoWorks Mini Instant Read
Lavaworks Thermowand Instant Read
ThermoWorks IR-GUN-S Industrial Infrared Thermometer
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Mk4 x 2
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
Govee Bluetooth Thermometer with 6 probes

Miscellaneous:
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - 1st generation
Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator - wifi/bluetooth connected

Favorite Beer:
Anything to the dark side and malty rather than hoppy. Currently liking Yuengling Porter and Newcastle Brown Ale. In a bar or pub I will often default to Guiness

Favorite Spirit:
Bourbon - Eagle Rare for "every day"; Angel's Envy for special occasions, Basil Hayden's, Larceny

Favorite Wine:
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Super Tuscan Sangiovese (Including Chianti Classico Riserva) Brunello di Montalcino

Favorite Meat(s):
Pork - especially the darker meat. I love spare ribs and anything made from shoulder/butt meat
Chicken - Mainly the dark meat and wings
Beef Ribeye steak

Favorite Cuisine to Cook:
Can't list just one: Indian, Chinese, Thai, West Indian/Carribean, Hispanic/Latin American, Ethiopian, Italian, BBQ

Favorite Cuisine to Eat:
Indian, followed closely by BBQ.

Disqus ID:
David E. Waterbury
#13

October 11, 2025, 07:08 PM

Here they are lit up at night!

I'm
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TripleB commented

October 12, 2025, 01:53 PM

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Dewesq55 My dad worked with machinery and was an all around handyman. He could repair/build just about anything. My brother inherited his skills. I on the other hand, need instructions to screw in a light bulb. Kudos to the blue collar men and women of the world.

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#13.7

Dewesq55 commented

October 12, 2025, 08:40 PM

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TripleB - I think you are probably underestimating your capabilities, BUT, it's good for a man to know, and be comfortable with, his limitations (applies to women, too).

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TripleB commented

October 12, 2025, 09:59 PM

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Dewesq55 That’s what my dad said. Cheers.

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