Comments on: Stairs Construction – How To Build http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-staircase Expert Home Improvement Advice Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:33:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Garyhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#comment-61887 Gary Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:28:39 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/11/building-a-staircase/#comment-61887 Thanks for the info on the best material to use for stringers. I am about to do this staircase tomorrow so any hints are great. Thanks for the info on the best material to use for stringers. I am about to do this staircase tomorrow so any hints are great.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#comment-44710 Todd Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:56:05 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/11/building-a-staircase/#comment-44710 John - Mine is 4 feet wide and the trusses were purposely designed for this application. You should never cut/modify trusses or ceiling joists without fully understanding the load condition. In other words, you most likely should consult a structural engineer before proceeding. John – Mine is 4 feet wide and the trusses were purposely designed for this application. You should never cut/modify trusses or ceiling joists without fully understanding the load condition. In other words, you most likely should consult a structural engineer before proceeding.

]]> By: Johnhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#comment-44708 John Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:08:10 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/11/building-a-staircase/#comment-44708 Todd,How wide is your staircase? Does it just go up between two floor joists?I was wanting to do this in my garage, but not sure if going in between two floor joists would be a wide enough staircase, and also not sure how to go about cutting and supporting floor joists to make a wider opening. Todd,

How wide is your staircase? Does it just go up between two floor joists?

I was wanting to do this in my garage, but not sure if going in between two floor joists would be a wide enough staircase, and also not sure how to go about cutting and supporting floor joists to make a wider opening.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#comment-43093 Todd Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:14:56 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/11/building-a-staircase/#comment-43093 Richard - Thanks for stopping by. Your comments are right on, however your observation is lacking. I don't fault you as the photos are hard to see. The stairs actually do land on TOP of the landing. The top of the stairs actually DO hang off 3/4" plywood that is in fact screwed and glued to the stringers above. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone. Richard – Thanks for stopping by. Your comments are right on, however your observation is lacking. I don’t fault you as the photos are hard to see. The stairs actually do land on TOP of the landing. The top of the stairs actually DO hang off 3/4″ plywood that is in fact screwed and glued to the stringers above. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone.

]]> By: Richardhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#comment-43089 Richard Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:41:40 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/11/building-a-staircase/#comment-43089 I see your stairs are not permitted. I can tell from the finished stairs, they are not built to any code that I am aware of. Your second set of stringers are improperly cut and installed. The stairs should either fall on top of the landing or hung off of the landing using pressure blocks and (or) hangers. The top of the staircase should be head off with minimum 3/4" plywood, screwed glued and tattooed, if they are not at the same elevation as the second floor. Just an observation. Have a nice day. I see your stairs are not permitted. I can tell from the finished stairs, they are not built to any code that I am aware of. Your second set of stringers are improperly cut and installed. The stairs should either fall on top of the landing or hung off of the landing using pressure blocks and (or) hangers. The top of the staircase should be head off with minimum 3/4″ plywood, screwed glued and tattooed, if they are not at the same elevation as the second floor. Just an observation. Have a nice day.

]]> By: Joann Coskiehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/building-staircase/#comment-41643 Joann Coskie Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:07:01 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/11/building-a-staircase/#comment-41643 Planning to build our retirement home in the next two years. Have rough plans but still have a lot of planning to do. Planning to build our retirement home in the next two years. Have rough plans but still have a lot of planning to do.

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