Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel Lateral Anchor System for Deck to Ledger Connections and Stair Stringers

A:  Yes, this item can be used for stair stringers. Stair Stringers If Your Stairs Have Only Two Stringers Installation requires 2 DeckLok Brackets, one per stringer. Place a Bracket against the deck band board and the inside surface of one of the stair stringers. Mark the center hole on the band board and drill a ½” hole. Place the bracket back into position against the stair stringer and place a min. ¼” spacer between the bracket and the band board. Install a 1/2” bolt, w/ flat washer, through bracket, spacer, and deck band board. Ma rk and drill for two diagonally opposed holes on the stair stringer. Install 1/2” diameter bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. Tighten. Repeat for the second stringer. If Your Stairs Have A Center Or More Than Three Stringers Sandwich the center stringer between two DeckLok Brackets. Mark and drill the center bolt hole for one of the brackets, drilling through the deck band board. Place the bracket back into position against the stair stringer and place a min. ¼” spacer between the bracket and the band board. Install a 1/2” bolt, w/ flat washer, through bracket, spacer, and deck band board. Select two diagonally opposed bolt holes on the stringer; mark and drill through the stringer, and install two, 1/2” diameter bolts, slide the other DeckLok Bracket onto the two protruding 1/2” bolts, then drill center bolt hole in band board. Add spacer, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. Tighten. Instructions For Use With Engineered Lumber; I-Joists I-Joists must be reinforced with web stiffeners. (See joist manufacturer’s guide for recommended details on modifying or strengthening product.) Using construction adhesive, affix and screw block to each side of the web. Follow the general instructions above to install DeckLok Brackets to the reinforced I-Joist. Instructions For Use With Engineered Trusses Wood 2” x 4” Trusses must be reinforced with plates made from 1/2” Plywood, cut to the overall height of the truss. (See truss manufacturer's guide for recommended details on modifying or strengthening product.) Using construction adhesive and fasteners, affix and screw a plate to each side of the truss. Follow the instructions above to install DeckLok Brackets to the reinforced truss. Installation Notes Use 1/2” diameter hardware; bolts, flat washers on each side, lock washers, and nuts. Triple layer side of bracket mounts towards lateral force. Always read and follow the Product Recommendations provided by Treated Lumber Producers. Railings - Brackets must always be installed on upper post mounting bolt.

A:  Absolutely!

A:  Yes, this can be used against a cement wall.