BCT 203Finished Stairs

Open vs. ClosedClass Lab Project

Open Stairs• Wood end/tread caps give the illusion of

wood treads with a carper runner.• Tread cap rise above tread = 3/8”• Wood treads are a health hazard.• Balusters rest on the tread caps.• Need two baluster lengths.• Even spacing between balusters and

between balusters and newel posts

Open Stairs with Tread Cap

Closed Knee wall

• Cost less• Less labor• Baluster spacing still equal

Closed stairs with Knee Wall

Shoe Rail & Fillet

Handrail & Fillet

Up Easing

Rosette

Framing for Lab

Open Stair Baluster Lay-out

Use for Closed Stair Lay-out

Today's Lab• Do a lumber take-off for the platform• Subfloor is in the shop• Bring framing material from site to shop• Pre-cut stringers• All the 4 x 4 that’s out there• 2 x 12 just in case• Establish territory in shop 25 sq. ft.• Find two platforms with the same sheathing.• Center and level, lay-out sq, snap wall plate

lines, then assemble the platform.• Coordinate work, We can’t waste time