Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Freestanding Stair Landing Platform

2x8 perimeter frame and joists at 16 in O.C., 4x4 corner posts, 3/4 in T&G subfloor

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 2 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
23 parts and 76 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Ensure posts rest on solid floor framing or footings below, never directly on unsupported subfloor spans.
Tighten all structural bolts with torque washers to avoid crushing soft wood fibers over time.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Freestanding Stair Landing Platform

2x8 perimeter frame and joists at 16 in O.C., 4x4 corner posts, 3/4 in T&G subfloor

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 2 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
23 parts and 76 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Ensure posts rest on solid floor framing or footings below, never directly on unsupported subfloor spans.
Tighten all structural bolts with torque washers to avoid crushing soft wood fibers over time.