Stairs, on the other hand, are a more permanent solution for vertical movement within structures. They are constructed with a sequence of steps called treads, supported by horizontal beams known as stringers. Stairs often include handrails and are built to specific codes to ensure consistent rise...
Stairs are designed to support the weight of individuals stepping on them, typically consisting of a tread, where the foot is placed, and a riser, the vertical part between treads. Whereas, a staircase might also include additional components like stringers, which support the treads and risers,...
In the last issue of JLC, I discussed some of the major new provisions that are being included in the 2024 edition of theInternational Residential Code(seeLooking Ahead to the 2024 IRC, Apr '23). In that article, I focused on the changes that are most likely to affect general contractors...
Ribs arethe structural crosspieces that combine with spars and stringers to make up the framework of the wing. They usually extend from the wing leading edge to the rear spar or to the trailing edge of the wing. The ribs give the wing its cambered shape and transmit the load from the s...
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Also known as stair stringers, skirt boards are installed along one or both sides of a stairwell, depending on the design. When one side of the staircase butts against a wall and the other side features an open railing, a skirting board is typically used only on the side that butts the ...
Also known as stair stringers, skirt boards are installed along one or both sides of a stairwell, depending on the design. When one side of the staircase butts against a wall and the other side features an open railing, a skirting board is typically used only on the side that butts the ...
sink into the framing material by 1 inch or more. Use a larger gauge if the screw is being used on framing members and has to support weight. As for the ideal type of screw to use, stainless steel or Dacron-coated screws resist corrosion and are not much more expensive than steel ones...
Most staircases have two stringers to support the treads and risers, one at either side. One kind, called a closed stringer, is a wide board into which horizontal and vertical grooves have been routed for the snug insertion of treads and risers. A cut stringer is long wide board with a...