Exam 30: Stairs

The accompanying figure shows basic stair parts. What is feature 2?

To calculate the size of the treads and risers in stairs with landings, each part needs to be treated as a separate stair.

Temporary stairs used only during construction are usually of finer construction.

The ____ is a heavier vertical support used at the bottom of the stair.

The assembly made up of the stringers and vertical supports is called a stair ____.

A ____ is a platform in the middle of the stairs.

In order to discuss the layout and construction of stairs, you need to know the names of the parts of a set of stairs.

____ are the vertical pieces that support the handrail at each step.

The ____ is the portion of the tread that projects beyond the riser.

L-shaped and U-shaped stairs have a ____ at the change in directions.

____ stringers are routed out, so the treads fit between them.

Stairs can be built with open stringers or housed stringers.

Very low risers combined with very deep treads can make for awkward stairs.

The ___________ of the stairs depends on the relationship between tread width and riser height.

The underside of the nosing may be trimmed with molding called stair ____.

The balusters, newel post, and handrail together are called a ____.

____ stairs are the simplest design.

____ are the vertical boards between the treads.

The accompanying figure shows basic stair parts. What is feature 1?

The ____ are the surfaces one steps on.