Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 25: Stairways

Chapter Objectives

1. Identify the method of construction used on any stairway.
2. Identify the different parts of a stairway and the purpose of each part.
3. Understand the building code requirements that apply to stairs.
4. Summarize the steps of stair construction.
5. Explain how to lay out a cut-stringer stairway.
6. Explain how to install a cleat-stringer stairway.