Narrow stair treads
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Feb 05, 2016I hate to say it, but rip it out & redo - of course every inch you make them wider takes that much out of the landing areas above or below. For example going from a 10" wide to 11" in a standard 8' area will eat up over 1'2" worth of space approximately - not including all the other work required Can't I just pop the risers? Yes, no, maybe - open treads can work in some locations but they also fall under the allowable size limit for objects to pass which as I recall is 4" http://thehtrc.com/2012/stairs-dreaded-stair-stringer-codes-tipsHelpful Reply
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Shirley Kalinosky on Feb 06, 2016He has a point there. We had the same problem, steps too narrow to walk on and had the contractor build a new flight of stairs. It was worth it and they were beautiful! Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Nancy Denick on Feb 06, 2016You could put in an alternating tread staircase. If you are elderly though, this might be even more challenging of a climb. Google some images, there are lots of designs.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Jenkins on Feb 06, 2016I too have narrow steps to downstairs in my 1942 house. I have to go downstairs sideways. Is it just the top that is taken off or the whole stairs. Hard to find cheap labour where I am. Lucky you with husbands and man friends to do this job for free.Helpful Reply
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CK on Feb 06, 2016Your best bet is to take out the old stairs and rebuild the treads wider.Helpful Reply
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