when i’m installing a finished stair should i work up from the bottom installing riser then tread, riser then tread ect. .or sould i install all the treads first and squeeze the risers in second.thanks.
RTC
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I think most of us start at the bottom and place at least the first two risers. The treads sit on top of the preceding riser and butt against the next one. We often put screws through the bottom edge of the next riser into the edge of the tread. Some may place all the risers first. You won't be able to make the tread riser connection if you put treads first. It's also nice to be able to shim out the riser when needed to fit tight to the tread. And, yes, you often have to buy 10" wide risers and rip them down if they are more than 7 1/4".
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RTC, I hate changing gears, and always want to do all of one task before starting the next. So I set all the risers first, then go back to the bottom and set all the treads. For risers I like to rip down 3/4" birch plywood. Cheaper than poplar, and won't shrink on you.
Mike