Treads and
risers are the horizontal and vertical components used to create each
individual stair step. Treads and risers can be made out of concrete,
wood, stone, rock, tile and a wide variety of other building materials.
1. The first thing we need to consider, would be the size of the stair
treads and risers. If they're too long, skinny, wide, small or high,
they could create problems, for the stairway user. The most common stair
tread size today is 10 inches with a 1 inch nosing, giving it a grand
total of 11 inches. The average riser height are between 6 3/4 and 7
3/4".
2. This is probably the most important tip I could give anyone, when it
comes to building a set of stairs. Make sure that your treads and risers
are securely fastened to the stair stringers. Loose treads and risers
will create safety hazards.
3. Make sure that the stair steps aren't smooth and if they are, make
sure that you apply some type of skid resistant material, otherwise you
could end up with an unsafe stairway. The last thing you want to have is
someone slip and fall down your new staircase.
What Is A Stair Riser?
It's the vertical distance between the stair treads or between each
stair step.
What Is A Stair Tread?
It's the area that you will be standing on, while walking up and down
the stairway. In other words, it's just another word used by
construction professionals, instead of step.
Related Stair Terms
Table of Risers
and Treads
Wood Treads and Risers
Installing Treads and Risers
Making Wood Stair Treads
Stair Risers and Treads
Oak Stair Treads and Risers
Commercial Stair Treads
Replacing Stair Risers Treads
Wood Stair Treads
Stair Tread Carpet
Rubber Stair Treads and Risers
Unfinished Wood Stair Treads
Hardwood Treads
Oak Stair Treads and Risers
