On Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:24:54 GMT, "sluggo" wrote:

"Phisherman" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:57:27 GMT, "sluggo" wrote:

I'm rebuilding my exterior stairs, and will be joining treated 2x lumber.
Should I use screws or nails to join the stringers to the supports? How
about for attaching the treads?

thanks


Deck screws.

Do I need to pre-drill for screwing into 2x?


For pine or softwoods, no. But properly-sized pilot holes can offer
some advantages.