Stair construction quiz

What is the name of these stair parts in the picture?

• Steps

• Stringer

• Risers

• side plates

Label the riser and the tread.

How many steps do you need to overcome a height of 120"1

What is the exact riser height of the steps needed to overcome 120"

If you are using 2x12's for the treads of a stairway, How much would you cut off the bottom of the first riser?

• 3/4"

• 1"

• 1 1/2"

• 2"

Does a tread and riser combo of 7 1/2" (riser) and 12" (tread) pass the requirements?

• Yes

• No

Riser height should be between _____&_____

• anywhere between 5-10 inches

• 7 1/2"-8 1/2"

• 6" & 7"

• 7" & 8"

Common issues with stairs that are made wrong include all the following except which

• Tripping on a step as you are going up

• Getting tired while going up the stairs

• All risers and treads are exactly the same

The opening in the floor that the stairs will go into is called the

• Stair opening

• Stairwell

• floor opening

• It doesn't have a special nam.

What determines the length the stairs?

• Riser dimension

• The construction worker

• Run dimension