Replacing the whole works stringers, treads, risers.The original staircase was never done right first step up is 12”from floor to top of tread rest are about 7-1/4”s
If you're adding a new set of stairs and you don't know what you're doing, cutting stringers can be very difficult to get right. If the stringers are already there, and you're just adding treads and risers, it shouldn't be to difficult.
The basement stairs are dangerous - there's nothing on one side! But they are narrow and if I close them in permanently, I will have trouble getting furniture up and ...
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Please, I need ideas for builds that do the carrying/pulling of a laundry bag/basket up & down stairs. A crank pulley system will not work since that still requires a...
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I have 6 concrete stairs and a small Landing leading to my house. I would like to go over them with a composite type decking material without having to dispose of the...
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There are universal construction codes governing this, but you can see videos at This Old House website or carpenter's websites.
Replacing existing stairs or installing new stairs?
If you're adding a new set of stairs and you don't know what you're doing, cutting stringers can be very difficult to get right. If the stringers are already there, and you're just adding treads and risers, it shouldn't be to difficult.
You can purchase stringers, steps, and risers at the Homecenter. Make sure you check local codes.
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/carpentry-and-woodworking/how-to-install-new-stair-treads-and-railings
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Wood-Stairs