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I need to know what the codes are on stairs? Treads@risers an hand rails ?for what degree of slope
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How do you call the inclined member supporting the risers and treads of a set of stairs?
Stringer
Why the risers in stairs of residential buildings is bigger than the risers in stairs of public buildings?
The code allows for a higher rise in residential building which makes the stairs smaller in overall length.
What are the hazards of stairs in a residential home?
@ risers are less than 73/4 inches high b. The width of treads does not strictly comply with codes c. The height of the risers by more than 3/8 inches
What are uprights on stairs called?
Risers.
If eleven riser are needed to reach upto a certain height then number of treads will be?
11 risers will normally take 10 treads
If treads are short from nosing to riser by 1 how can you fix this without getting new treads or installing new stringers?
Depends on where you are at in the assembly of the stairs. You could put spacers behind the risers or add a strip to the back edge of the tread. If the stairs are assembled and you can get to the underside you can screw a splice up under each tread and put a filler strip in from above.
Can your landing be 4 from the threshold even if using 6 risers for stairs?
by code no. need level landing 60x60 at threshold
How do you calculate the area of staircase?
The surface area of stairs is found by multiplying the length and width of one stair top and of the riser. This should be multiplied by the number of stairs.
What square should be used to mark treads and risers on a stringer?
A framing square. 16 inches by 24 inches
What is a stringer in terms of outdoor wood stairs?
They are the side members that the treads are fastened to, sometimes notched out to receive the treads.
Do stair tread rugs help preserve wood stairs?
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.
What are stair openings?
Stairs have risers with a front kick board, and side enclosure.
