Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Millwork, Power Tools, and Painting
Chapter One
Stairs
Anyone who has tried to build stairs has found it to be an art in
itself. This chapter is not intended to discourage the builder, but
rather to impress upon the builder the fact that unless he first masters
the principle of stair layout, he will have many difficulties in
the construction. Although stair building is a branch of millwork,
the carpenter should know the principles of simple stair layout and
construction because of often being called upon to construct porch
steps, basement and attic stairs, and other stairs. To follow the instructions
intelligently, the carpenter should be familiar with the
terms and names of parts used in stair building.
Stair Construction
Stairways should be designed, arranged, and installed to afford
safety, adequate headroom, and space for the passage of furniture.
In general, there are two types of stairs in a house: those serving
as principal stairs and those used as service stairs. The principal
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