No Stringers? Here’s How I Built These Solid Stairs

built these stairs without traditional stringers — and after two harsh Canadian winters, they haven’t moved. Still solid. Still perfectly level. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how I built these box-style stairs using air-dried larch that I milled myself. I’ll walk through: • Material preparation• Planing and shop assembly• How the boxes are connected• Why the weight transfers straight down• The standard 7–11 stair layout• Why this method works for 4–5 steps• When I would recommend traditional stringers instead Each unit sits on concrete pavers, and the surrounding ground was leveled with 0–3/4 gravel after installation to match the property grade. This method is simple, strong, and DIY-friendly — but not ideal for every situation. I’ll explain when to use it… and when not to. If you saw my Short that reached over 7 million views, this is the full build and answers to your most asked questions. — Wood species: Larch (air-dried)Location: New Brunswick, CanadaWinters tested: 2 — #woodworking #DIYstairs #nostringers #deckstairs #carpentry #outdoorprojects