Brian Kent
12-02-2010, 2:58 PM
I want to buy some kiln dried lumber as soon as I can afford it, and let it acclimate at home for several months before I rebuild my staircases. No time-limits on this so I want to pay cash (not credit), let the boards set for the right amount of time, and do the whole thing right.
So I'm checking with all of you experienced folks to see if I need to do anything differently.
Stringers - 2" x 12" Douglass Fir S4S (not "green") from Home Depot or local lumber store.
Base support for treads and risers - 2" Douglass fir from same source.
We have a huge area of our living room and landing covered with "Brazilian Cherry" flavored Pergo, so the stairs will be covered with Brazilian Cherry lumber.
Risers - 4/4 Brazilian Cherry.
Treads - 4/4 Brazilian Cherry. Possibly double thick at the nose.
I was really surprised to learn that I can get 4/4 Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) for $4.68 / B.F. rough cut. from Reel Lumber (local, so no shipping).
Am I on the right track?
Thank in advance.
Brian
So I'm checking with all of you experienced folks to see if I need to do anything differently.
Stringers - 2" x 12" Douglass Fir S4S (not "green") from Home Depot or local lumber store.
Base support for treads and risers - 2" Douglass fir from same source.
We have a huge area of our living room and landing covered with "Brazilian Cherry" flavored Pergo, so the stairs will be covered with Brazilian Cherry lumber.
Risers - 4/4 Brazilian Cherry.
Treads - 4/4 Brazilian Cherry. Possibly double thick at the nose.
I was really surprised to learn that I can get 4/4 Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) for $4.68 / B.F. rough cut. from Reel Lumber (local, so no shipping).
Am I on the right track?
Thank in advance.
Brian