Stair tread brackets are used on a certain type of
stairway to connect the stair treads, to the stringers. The picture
below provides you with an excellent example of what two stair treads
look like that have been securely fastened to the stair stringer.
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Before you build a stairway using tread brackets, you
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This book was written to provide everyone, including beginner,
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Problems With Tread Brackets And Stairs
The biggest problem I could think of is that some of stair treads
actually loosen up over time. It all depends upon how well the stairway
was originally built, what type of lumber was used for your stair treads
and how well the stairway has been maintained.
I've seen stairways that I wouldn't even walk up and down, because they
were in such bad shape. Once these stair treads loosen from the tread
brackets or from the stair stringer, they need to be tightened, replaced
or repaired.
Maintenance seems to be the biggest problem with most stairways. If
they're not maintained properly, eventually they could become a safety
hazard. To prevent anyone from getting injured, make sure that you
inspect these stair cases regularly and make the necessary repairs.
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