Building Stairs: A Comprehensive Guide

This video is part of a three-part series on building stairs. It covers calculating the rise and run for stair stringers, applying these calculations to real scenarios, and constructing the staircase. The video emphasizes the importance of adhering to standard dimensions for safety and comfort. It also provides a detailed plan for building a staircase with landings, including the necessary calculations and adjustments for materials.

What are the three main parts of the video series on building stairs?

• Calculating stairs, assembling stairs, and painting stairs

• Measuring stairs, cutting wood, and painting stairs

• Designing stairs, painting stairs, and installing stairs

• Calculating stairs, using tools, and assembling stairs

In the hypothetical example, what is the total rise used for calculations?

• 120 inches

• 115 inches

• 100 inches

• 109 and 3/4 inches

What is the standard rise and run used in residential stairs?

• 5 inches rise and 8 inches run

• 6 inches rise and 9 inches run

• 8 inches rise and 12 inches run

• 7 inches rise and 10 inches run

Why is it important to adhere to standard rise and run dimensions?

• To ensure comfort and safety while using stairs

• To increase the lifespan of the stairs

• To make stairs look aesthetically pleasing

• To reduce the cost of building stairs

In the real-world scenario, how many rises are there in total?

• 10 rises

• 20 rises

• 25 rises

• 15 rises

What is the height of the first landing in the real-world scenario?

• 70 inches

• 60 inches

• 50 inches

• 42 inches

What is the purpose of the ledger in building the stringer?

• To support the weight of the stairs

• To provide a nailing surface for stability

• To measure the height of the stairs

• To decorate the stairs

How many rises are there before reaching the first landing?

• Seven rises

• Three rises

• Ten rises

• Five rises

What is the run dimension for each step in the stringer?

• 6 inches

• 8 inches

• 12 inches

• 10 inches

What is the final step in building the stringer?

• Nailing the block to the floor

• Painting the stringer

• Measuring the stringer

• Cutting the stringer