Improper Deck Stringer Support
The deck stair stringer, the angled board that holds up the steps, isn't supported by a concrete footing.
Less commonPlan for itSafetyDeck
Why it matters
A deck stringer that does not have a concrete footing to support it can be susceptible to washout and wood rot.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of exterior findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as something to plan for rather than an emergency.
More exterior resources
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