Stairs

Stairway Basics
The safety of stairs is directly related to how the occupant uses them, so the safety features related to stairs in the building codes are also related to the user.
Installing Risers and Treads on Wraparound Deck Stairs
Follow Mike Guertin's recommendations for a deck that will stay free of mold and debris.
Building Wraparound Box-Frame Stairs on a Deck
This framing method is an attractive alternative to cutting stringers.
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Prevent Porch-Stair Rot
Keep water out by how you connect the stringers and the treads.
Illuminating an Indoor Staircase
Consider code, practicality, and aesthetics when lighting interior stairways.
Safety Regulations for Irregular Stairs
Building codes address the hazards of using ship's ladders, alternating tread devices, and more unusual stairs.
Stairs to a Pitched Landing
When the landing isn't level, there are a few different options for building safe and code-compliant deck stairs.
How To Cut Stair Stringers
First make a test stringer on 2x12 stock, then use it as a template for the rest of the stringers.
Calculating Stairs
Overall rise and run, riser height, and headroom are just some of the factors to work out for a safe and comfortable stair.

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