Randall Ground
05-08-2012, 1:02 PM
I have read most of the threads regarding this which has been very helpful but need a little more help, I am re-doing a half set of stairs which had 2 X 12 risers and treads, I would like to go back with 1" oak treads and risers:
1) The stair width is @ 42 " with 3 stringers, is this enough support for the 1" treads? I can add a 4th stringer for extra support but from reading forum that would be another possible source for creaking and another point to get level, another option is putting down 3/4 " plywood for treads and stringers and the putting on 1" oak.
2) My plan was to raise 1st stringer 3/4" to compensate for 1st step height, the last step leads to a landing which would be 3/4" higher than other steps (required to matched 2nd floor level), will this be a noticeable problem?
3) I do not have access to behind stairs (between 2 walls), my plan was to put in risers first then treads which I think would eliminate using pocket screws for the treads (no access to install from underside), would trim screws on outside stringers with sub floor adhesive and just sub floor adhesive on other middle stringer / stringers suffice?
Hope this makes some sense, any info would be appreciated,
Thanks, RG
1) The stair width is @ 42 " with 3 stringers, is this enough support for the 1" treads? I can add a 4th stringer for extra support but from reading forum that would be another possible source for creaking and another point to get level, another option is putting down 3/4 " plywood for treads and stringers and the putting on 1" oak.
2) My plan was to raise 1st stringer 3/4" to compensate for 1st step height, the last step leads to a landing which would be 3/4" higher than other steps (required to matched 2nd floor level), will this be a noticeable problem?
3) I do not have access to behind stairs (between 2 walls), my plan was to put in risers first then treads which I think would eliminate using pocket screws for the treads (no access to install from underside), would trim screws on outside stringers with sub floor adhesive and just sub floor adhesive on other middle stringer / stringers suffice?
Hope this makes some sense, any info would be appreciated,
Thanks, RG