Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the ...

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Well, give this decorative stair stringer a try; it may be one of the most unusual display shelves you'll ever build, and the most fun! Ours makes eight display "steps"; just adjust your lumber ...

Staircases have strict building codes with regards to acceptable rise and run measurements, and when a landing is required. Before laying out the steps on a 2x12, decide how the stringers will ...

A staircase that does not conform to the specific site dimensions is dangerous and violates all building codes, which is why you need to know your math. In practice, stair stringers are cut ...

To understand stairs, let’s talk about floors. Like many Americans, you might live in a home with a wood-floor system. The flooring in your home is supported by wood joists. These joists need to be ...

Decades ago the building code had a very commonsense ... then you may want to apply two coats of paint to the notched cuts of your stair stringers. This paint will plug up the tiny tubes and ...

All too many carpenters take a shortcut when building stairs. They start with strong dimensional 2x12s (superior for floor joists and stringers), and cut out triangular notches to create surfaces ...

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job ...