Stair Construction (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Timber types for stairs
Timber types for stairs
Pine, ash, or oak
Three fundamental staircase components
Three fundamental staircase components
Two strings and steps
Closed string construction feature
Closed string construction feature
Tread & riser housed in grooves in string
Open string construction feature
Open string construction feature
String cut to follow step profile
Bottom string to newel post joint
Bottom string to newel post joint
Mortise & tenon joint with dowels
Top string connection method
Top string connection method
Hooked over trimmer joist
Maximum rise per step
Maximum rise per step
220mm
Minimum going per step
Minimum going per step
220mm
Maximum steps per flight
Maximum steps per flight
16 steps