Basement stairs - advice needed!
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Need temporary door at top of stairs to basement!!
Comments (12)Is there a wooden door jamb installed, or is there just an opening? Are you allowed to screw anything in, or attach hardware, or make any modifications to what's there? Also, a picture would help......See MoreFloorplan layout advice needed for basement addition.
Comments (2)Good question. We decided to go with a mini split or multi split heat pump rather than run all the duct work along the ceiling....See MoreNeed Advice on Basement Stairs
Comments (7)It's not right. The code requires a minimum 9" tread. 311.7.4 Stair treads and risers. Stair treads and risers shall meet the requirements of this section. For the purposes of this section all dimensions and dimensioned surfaces shall be exclusive of carpets, rugs or runners. 311.7.4.1 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 ¼ inches (196 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3 /8 inch (9.5 mm). 311.7.4.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (254 mm). 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. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3 /8 inch (9.5 mm). Consistently shaped winders at the walkline shall be allowed within the same flight of stairs as rectangular treads and do not have to be within 3 /8 inch (9.5 mm) of the rectangular tread depth. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 9 10 inches (254 mm) measured between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads at the intersections with the walkline. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point within the clear width of the stair. Within any flight of stairs, the largest winder tread depth at the walkline shall not exceed the smallest winder tread by more than 3 /8 inch (9.5 mm). 311.7.4.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the nosing shall be no greater than 9 /16 inch (14 mm). A nosing not less than ¾ inch (19 mm) but not more than 1¼ inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3 /8 inch (9.5 mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosings shall not exceed ½ inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped under the tread above from the underside of the nosing above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere. Exceptions: 4101:8-3-01 58 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 11 inches (279 mm)....See MoreBasement Stairs Wood Stain match upstairs flooring or basement?
Comments (6)Traditionally you 'match' the floor that is in the public areas...that is to say the main living/entertainment of the home. If everyone and their dog hangs out in the basement and you entertain in the basement and you serve formal or semiformal dinners in the basement, then match the basement flooring. If you have a traditional house with a stair case that is visible (open...not a closed door at the top of the stairs) from the main living space then you match the stairs to the main living space. Basement flooring can be stand-alone....See MorePaul F.
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