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  • Move It Outside, Pt. 5: Spiral Staircase and Fire Pit
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    Jay Baker and the Move It Outside crew finish up the backyard transformation with the installation of an outdoor spiral staircase and fire pit.
    From "Move It Outside"
    episode DMIO-105


    (Continued from page 4)

  • Slide each riser onto the pole, alternating each step from side to side to maintain balance and weight distribution.

  • Once all the stairs are on the pole, slide the upper deck platform into place (figures E and F). Level the platform in all directions and then bolt it to the joists under the deck.

  • Next determine the rise measurement, first measure the length of the pole from the floor to the upper landing. Then divide the distance by the number of steps. That determines where each riser will be installed.

  • Then bolt each riser into place and tighten with an Allen wrench. Make sure each riser is level.
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    Figure E
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    Figure F

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    Figure G
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    Figure H

  • Once the last riser is bolted into place, drill pilot holes into the concrete pad to secure the poles plate. Use lag bolts to secure the plate firmly into place.

  • Unfurl the metal handrail into the diameter of the staircase (figures G and H).

  • Once the diameter is reached pull the handrail the distance of the staircase. It doesn't have to be exact, slight adjustments can be made later.

  • Three spindles are added to each step and wrenched into place.

  • The handrail is screwed to the top of each spindle.

  • Use a hacksaw to cut the guard rail to the appropriate size.

  • Secure the guard rail into place on the existing railing of the upper deck.

  • Remove the original handrail from the entrance of the staircase.

    Note: For additional instructional detail on installing this type of spiral staircase, see the supplementary article Spiral Staircase, WEB-EXTRA Information, with information from the staircase supplier.


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    RESOURCES :

    Resources for DIY's Move It Outside workshop

    Stonecraft
    stone products
    www.stonecraftusa.com

    Pizzolongo Plastering and Stucco
    www.pizzolongoplastering.com

    Mason-Lite
    fireplace and fire pit
    www.mason-lite.com

    R.H. Peterson Co.
    fire pit
    www.rhpeterson.com

    UnderDeck
    under-deck water diversion system
    www.underdeck.com

    Viking
    outdoor kitchen
    www.vikingrange.com

    Rinna/RayPak Heaters
    hot tub heater
    www.raypak.com

    The Iron Shop
    spiral staircase
    www.theironshop.com

    Legacy Lanterns
    outdoor lanterns
    www.legacylanterns.com

    O.W. Lee Furniture
    outdoor furniture
    www.owlee.com

    Rocky Creek Stone Works
    stone work installation
    866-416-9024

    Lakeway Mechanical
    plumber/propane installers
    865-993-2981

    First Class Builders
    builder/contractors
    423-585-0768

    Guest experts:
    Eddie Brooks, Lakeway Mechanical
    Mike Harrell and Greg Liveri, First Class Builders
    Mike Pizzalongo, Pizzalongo Plastering and Stucco

  • RELATED PROJECTS:
  		• Move It Outside Pt. 1: Outdoor Kitchen
  		• Move It Outside Pt. 2: Outdoor Fireplace and Lights
  		• Move It Outside Pt. 3: Outdoor Shower and Propane Lanterns
  		• Move It Outside Pt. 4: Hot Tub and Deck
  		• Move It Outside, Pt. 5: Spiral Staircase, WEB-EXTRA Information
  		• Fire-Pit: Measurement, Quarry Trip
  		• Fire-Pit: Prep Work
  		• Fire-Pit: Setting Stone
  		• Fire-Pit: Setting Capstones
  		• Spiral Staircase Access Hole
  		• Spiral Staircase Installation
  		• Spiral Staircase: Removing the Existing Staircase
  		• Spiral Staircase: Assembling the Staircase
  		• Spiral Staircase: Adding the Handrail and Treads

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Move It Outside, Pt. 5: Spiral Staircase and Fire Pit
  		• Move It Outside, Pt. 5: Spiral Staircase, WEB-EXTRA Information
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