BCT 203Finished Stairs
Open vs. ClosedClass Lab Project
Open Stairs• Wood end/tread caps give the illusion of
wood treads with a carper runner.• Tread cap rise above tread = 3/8”• Wood treads are a health hazard.• Balusters rest on the tread caps.• Need two baluster lengths.• Even spacing between balusters and
between balusters and newel posts
Open Stairs with Tread Cap
Closed Knee wall
• Cost less• Less labor• Baluster spacing still equal
Closed stairs with Knee Wall
Shoe Rail & Fillet
Handrail & Fillet
Up Easing
Rosette
Framing for Lab
Open Stair Baluster Lay-out
Use for Closed Stair Lay-out
Today's Lab• Do a lumber take-off for the platform• Subfloor is in the shop• Bring framing material from site to shop• Pre-cut stringers• All the 4 x 4 that’s out there• 2 x 12 just in case• Establish territory in shop 25 sq. ft.• Find two platforms with the same sheathing.• Center and level, lay-out sq, snap wall plate
lines, then assemble the platform.• Coordinate work, We can’t waste time