Stair Ledger Damage

 
The stair ledger in the picture above has been been rotting for a while. Instead of replacing the damaged ledger someone choose to patch with a wood filler and paint over the damage. The damage is caused by creating a Water Problem at the Stair Landing.

 

Water Problem at Stair Landing

Damaged 2 x 6 Handrail Cap

Guardrail Problem

Water Problem Areas

3 x 6 Leaning Handrail Problem

3 x 6 Handrail Problem

Wrong Size Lag

Brown Wood Stairs

 

 

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