Stairway DesignStairway Design
Stairway TerminologyStairway Terminology
Different Types of Non-Winder Different Types of Non-Winder StairsStairs
Straight Run Long L
Different Types of Non-Winder Different Types of Non-Winder StairsStairs
Wide L Narrow U
Different Types of Non-Winder Different Types of Non-Winder StairsStairs
Double L Wide U
WindersWinders
Only one set of winders may be used between levels
Curved StairsCurved Stairs
Designing Curved StairsDesigning Curved Stairs
Spiral StairsSpiral Stairs
Aerial View
Side View
Stair Rail TerminologyStair Rail Terminology
Typical plan views of a stairwayTypical plan views of a stairway
Plan at 2nd fl. level
Plan at 1st fl. level
Plan at basement level
Total Rise of StairwayTotal Rise of StairwayFinished floor
3/8” or 10mm
Joist size
9 3/8” or 184mm
Room Height
8’-0” or 2440mm
Total Rise is 8’-9 3/4” or 2634mm
Comparison between # of risers Comparison between # of risers and treadsand treads
Adjust Answer = 14
4. Number of treads – The number of treads required is always one less than the number of risers; therefore the answer is 13.
Stairway LayoutStairway Layout
The main reason for drawing a stairway layout is to determine the stairwell opening.