Stairs knowledge check

What is the horizontal face of a step called?

• Step

• Riser

• Tread

• Anchor bolt

What is the vertical face of a step called?

• Tread

• Riser

• Face

• Unit of run

What is the handrail post secured to?

• The ground

• The landing

• The stair stringer

• Nothing

What supports the handrail and landing?

• Anchor bolts

• A great support system

• Brackets

• Posts

You only need one stringer for each staircase.

• True

• False

What do stringers support?

• Up to 500 lbs.

• Both treads and risers

• Only treads

• Only risers

What material are stringers typically constructed of?

• 2x4 lumber

• 2x6 lumber

• 24 inch String

• 2x12 lumber

The measurement tool used to lay out stringers.

• Yard stick

• Framing square

• Hammer’s length

• Combination square