| Some stairways
won't require the use of, stair risers. However, if your stairway is
going to require risers, you can use plywood, oriented strand board and
even construction standard lumber.
Now pay attention here, this could be another problem that you're not
familiar with. If you're building a stairway that's going to do be used
as an emergency building exit, it might require special stair treads and
risers.
I built a heavy-duty stairway that required 2 x 6 stair risers, just in
case a fire ever started underneath the stairway. Remember, in a
situation like this, your local building department and structural
engineer, could become your best friend.
However, if you're planning on building a light duty stairway, your
choices for stair riser building materials, are practically unlimited.
Stair Building Tip
Your stair riser can provide additional structural support, for your
stair treads, if positioned properly. Make sure that the risers are
always held up tight against the bottom, of the stair tread.
It's important to cut your stair treads and risers as straight as
possible. Any gaps between the top of the riser and the bottom of the
stair tread, could cause stair tread fluctuation, otherwise known as
structural damage and stair squeaks.
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