Worksheets27110 #4 Stairs Layout
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following tools can be used to mark a cutout stringer?
Hammer
Pitch board
Screwdriver
Pliers
When using a framing square, what does the blade represent?
Unit rise
Unit run
Tread width
Riser height
When using a framing square, what does the tongue represent?
Unit run
Tread width
Unit rise
Riser height
To determine the approximate length of the stringer, which geometric principle can be used?
The principles of the isosceles triangle
The principles of the equilateral triangle
The principles of the right triangle
The principles of the scalene triangle
What is the stringer in the context of a right triangle?
The base
The height
The hypotenuse
The angle
Which tools can be used to cut the risers and treads from the stringer?
A handsaw or a jigsaw
A handsaw or a circular saw
A circular saw or a jigsaw
A jigsaw or a table saw
What happens if the stringer is too long for the allotted space?
The treads will slant forward
The treads will slant backwards
The treads will be level
The treads will be uneven
What happens if the stringer is too short for the allotted space?
The treads will slant forward
The treads will slant backwards
The treads will be level
The treads will be uneven
What type of lumber should be used for the stringer layout according to the local code?
Any type of lumber
Structurally sound size lumber of a species and grade approved by the local code
Only hardwood lumber
Any lumber that is available
How should the stock be installed for the stringer layout?
With the crown down
With the crown up
Horizontally flat
Vertically upright
Where should the stock be placed for the stringer layout?
On the ground
On sawhorses or a work table
On a flat surface
On a shelf
In which direction should the top edge (good edge) of the stock be placed?
Towards you
Away from you
To the left
To the right
What should be done after marking the unit rise and unit run using the inside edge of the square?
Cut the stringer immediately
Extend the unit run mark to the bottom of the stringer
Measure the width of the stringer
Paint the stringer
What should you do after moving the framing square to the next tread?
Cut the treads and risers
Mark the rise and run for all the other steps
Start cutting along the first line
Overcut the stringer
Where should you start cutting along the first line?
At the right side
At the middle
At the left side
At the bottom
What is important to remember when cutting along the first line?
Cut quickly
Overcut the stringer
Be cautious and do not overcut
Cut only halfway
If the stringer is to sit on top of a finished floor, what must be done to ensure the top and bottom step of the stairs have the same riser height?
The stringer must be extended the thickness of a tread.
The stringer must be dropped (cut) the thickness of a tread.
The stringer must be reinforced with additional material.
The stringer must be painted to match the floor.
What should be used as a pattern to lay out the remaining stringer(s)?
A pre-made template.
The completed stringer.
A piece of cardboard.
A metal ruler.
How should the opposite wall stringer be laid out?
So that any bow faces away from the stairway.
So that any bow faces in toward the stairway.
So that it is perfectly straight.
So that it is slightly curved.
According to the local building code, how many stringers are typically required for a stairway that is 30 inches wide or wider?
Two stringers.
Three stringers.
Four stringers.
Five stringers.
What type of nails should be used to nail the stringers to the wall studs?
10d common nails
12d common nails
16d common nails
20d common nails
What is the purpose of installing rough treads of 2-inch nominal stock?
To provide a finished look to the stairway
To stay in place until the finished risers and treads are ready to be installed
To permanently support the stairway
To be used as a decorative element
What is a pitch board made by marking?
A piece of 1-inch stock with the correct rise and run for the stairway being constructed.
A piece of 2-inch stock with the correct rise and run for the stairway being constructed.
A piece of 1-inch stock with the incorrect rise and run for the stairway being constructed.
A piece of 2-inch stock with the incorrect rise and run for the stairway being constructed.
What does fastening a piece of 1 by 2 stock to the cut piece enable?
The pitch board to slide along the edge of the stringer
The pitch board to be fixed in place
The pitch board to be removed easily
The pitch board to be used as a template
What is a strongback used for in reinforcing cutout stair stringers?
To provide support to stair stringers that are only supported at the header and floor
To decorate the stair assembly
To reduce the weight of the stair stringers
To increase the height of the stairs
What is a common practice to add strength to the stair assembly?
Securing a 2 by 4 ledger to the floor and/or header
Using nails to attach the stair stringers
Painting the stair stringers
Adding extra steps to the stairs
What do the size and position of the riser boards on a concrete stairway form establish?
The width and length of the stairway
The height, depth, and spacing of the treads and risers
The color and texture of the stairway
The material and finish of the stairway
What is the purpose of stakes in a concrete stairway form?
To decorate the stairway
To support the sheathing
To measure the stairway
To paint the stairway
Where are beveled riser boards placed in a concrete stairway form?
Between the sheathing panels
On top of the stairway
Under the stairway
Next to the stakes
Where is an expansion joint placed in a concrete stairway form?
Between the treads and risers
Between the sheathing panels
Between the building wall and the stairway
Between the stakes and the sheathing
