Essential Steps To Ensure Accurate Stair Stringer Installation

Описание: https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.co... - This video provides a detailed guide on how to avoid common pitfalls when installing stair stringers. Learn the crucial steps to take before permanently attaching your stringer to ensure accurate and safe stairs. We'll cover the three biggest problem areas:

1. Tread and Riser Consistency: Discover why consistent tread and riser measurements are essential for safety and code compliance, and how to double-check them effectively. We'll explain allowable variations and demonstrate how to identify inconsistencies.

2. Bottom Connection: Avoid costly mistakes by verifying the bottom connection where the stringer meets the floor. We'll show you a simple measurement technique to ensure proper height and alignment, accounting for tread thickness.

3. Top Connection: Achieve a level and secure top connection by accurately measuring and accounting for both tread thickness and sheathing/decking. We'll demonstrate how to temporarily position the stringer and use a level to verify correct placement.

By following these steps and utilizing the provided illustrations, you can confidently install stair stringers with precision and avoid the frustration of rework. This video offers valuable insights and techniques drawn from decades of experience in stair building.