- How high should the handrail be?
Always check with local codes. Generally, its between 30 and 34 from a line measured across the nosing faces of the...
- I’m going to be carpeting my stair, but have to replace a few of the rises. What kind of board should I use?
A common board to use for this is a 1x8 2 or 3 pine. You may need to cut it down to...
- What kind of wood do I need for a stair tread?
You can buy hardwood pieces especially made as stair treads if you plan on having the stair parts exposed and finished nicely. If the stair will be...