Is there a standard height and depth for stairs?
The general rule (in the US) is 7-11 (a 7 inch rise and 11 inch run) (17.78cm-27.94cm). More exactly, no more than 7 3/4 inches (19.7cm) for the riser (vertical) and a minimum of 10 inches (25.4cm) for the tread (horizontal or step). You can find some more information here as well on other stair-related dimensions.
Do stairs need to be the same height after landing?
2014年1月20日 · Your body will get used to the step height in the first part of the stairs, and will likely fumble on the second section if the step height changes by too much. I'm guessing some studies were involved to come to the 3/8" step variance, so if the step height change is less than or equal to 3/8" you'll probably be alright.
Building a one or two step staircase in garage of awkward total rise
2021年3月2日 · I can find a lot of information on the internet about building stringers, but this height is a bit awkward. 8.25" is a bit beyond code requirements of approximately 7.75" maximum riser height. However, doing two steps would require me to have a riser height of 5 2/3" which is way below the ideal 7.5".
What is code for stair treads and risers in Georgia
Stair tread depths shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically between the leading edges of adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge.
Making an existing concrete step taller
2015年4月5日 · You don't want to add the same two inches to every step or your may just wind up with too big of a step at the bottom. But if the steps settled, and the bottom step is two inches too low anyway. You could probably build a form to pour an additional two inches and re-use the form on the rest of the steps.
How should I deal with stair riser height when installing thicker ...
2022年9月4日 · In any case, if you add 9/16" to the upper step, 3/8" to the middle, and 3/16" to the lower step, the risers will all be 3/16" higher than they are now, and will all be the same height. Share Improve this answer
How can I deal with a short bottom step on a stairwell?
2018年1月22日 · I've got a interior stairwell with 20 steps of 7 1/2" rise on wood treads, except for the bottom step that's a concrete tread 6 1/2" up from a slab. The top of the stairwell features a pocket door with more or less a 3/8" sill (so technically that top step is 7 7/8"). Despite the somewhat uneven stringer cadence, it has been fine for many years.
Should I make my two steps have the same rise or keep one closer …
2020年9月9日 · Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum. Stair tread depths shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum. Stair tread depths shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum. so it might not be a good idea to do 3 x 3.5
Can the bottom stair have a different height than the rest in GA?
2022年1月26日 · It will be a stumbling hazard for anyone not accustomed to it. While on a trip in Russia we found most stairs were like this ( out side of Moscow), I guess a lack of standardization. We learned to look at all stairs for non-standard height at the top or bottom step to avoid falling. –
How can I extend a concrete step without repouring?
2019年10月7日 · The seconds riser would need to have a thinner tread on top (either of the tile to match the higher room or something to match the riser you just installed). The sides of the concrete stair case would show the old stair to new riser transition so probably mdf board cut to the stair profile, painted and attached to the sides of the small staircase.