All of the above, but most commonly found at the bottom of the stringer where it sits at ground level slurping up water.
Yes, weather is hard on untreated wood.
A Stringer is the long piece that the stair treads attach to on either side, and which goes diagonally up the wall. The handrails sit atop vertical supports which are secured into the stringer as well. As an addition, after Much researching, I conclude that the word has its origin in Italian - Stringa - which means to join together (and England was invaded by the Romans for a long time). And could also have some Danish (Viking) roots as the Danish word for Rise is Stigning, which could easily have been bastardized into the English Stringer. But as the Italians/Romans were known as stair makers, I'd go with Italian roots for the word. Michael Ross
Most often where the wood meets the soil. Heavily shaded, or poorly drained areas will also hasten wood rot
It's kind of traditional and by changing the wood and the size you can change the flex of the board. Many shapers offer other materials or no stringer at all.
Stair treads can preserve wood stairs. They protect he wood from wear and tear of everyday use. Installing stair treads can extend the beauty and life of expensive wood stairs.
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Wherever water is slow to evaporate. Might be where the stringers meet the ground, the joint between the riser and tread, the underside of treads, or nail holes on horizontal surfaces.
Rudimentary outdoor wood boilers cost around $5000-$6000 each. Outdoor wood boilers in the $7000-$10000 range are common for those with better qualities and features.
You can sand outdoor wood chairs, but try to use a rougher grain to get out larger splinters.
A brand that supplies outstanding and durable outdoor wood furniture is Danao Outdoor. The brand is known for its creative and exotic designs.
To remove stains from wood stairs, you can start by sanding the affected area with fine-grit sandpaper. You can also try using a wood stain remover or wood bleach following the manufacturer's instructions. If the stain persists, you may need to consider refinishing or painting the stairs to cover up the stain.