Stair construction quiz

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

• Steps

• Stringer

• Risers

• side plates

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

(a)  

Once you know the measurement of how high you need to get to the next level, what do you do with that measurement to figure out how many steps you will need?

• Divide that number by 7

• Divide that number by 8

• Ask the homeowner how many steps they want

• It is always going to be 14.

The ideal Riser height is _____and the ideal tread depth is_____.

• 6" and 11"

• 7 1/2" and 12"

• 7" and 11"

• 6 1/2" and 10 1/2"

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

What is the optimum Unit Rise measurement?

• 10 inches

• 7 inches

• 7 feet

• 13 inches

What is the optimum Run Length?

• 10 inches

• 11 inches

• 13 inches

• 10 feet

If the total rise is 70", how many steps should you have?

• 12

• 7

• 10

• 70