These strings act as the edging of the stairs to hold them together.
Outer stringer
The opposite of an inner string is anouter string.
Treads
One of the main components of a staircase is atread.
Keep in mind that the minimum depth of a tread has to be 10 inches.
Risers
Risersare the second most important part of the staircase after treads.
These are the vertical parts that are placed in between the treads.
But for aesthetic and safety purposes, some people prefer to have a riser.
Risers can be made from wood, steel, glass, tile, or acrylic.
The railing can be designed in many different ways.
For example, it can compose metal balusters or be in plain wood.
Posts are almost always used to support handrails.
The typical materials for handrails include wood, stainless steel, wrought iron, glass panels, or aluminum.
These are sturdy vertical-shaped posts at the turn or edge of a banister.
This is known asnewel drop, which is where the open landing and newel drop can be seen.
We can safely say that the overall design of the staircase isnt complete without balusters.
Balusters are typically made from stone, wood, and even metal in a plain or decorative style.
Although this component is somewhat unnecessary, it generally gives a more aesthetically pleasing appearance to the staircase.
But remember not to make the nosing overhang too much otherwise you may trip and fall.
The ideal range is anything between 0.5 to 2cm.
The typical materials a return nosing can be made from include vinyl, wood, and aluminum.
Sometimes, stairs do not have nosing.
Fascia
The vertical floor covering at the top of the stairs is called fascia.
The purpose of fascia is to act as a continuation of the outer stringer that hides the visible flooring.
This amounts to a maximum of 20 risers.
There are several reasons for using landings between the stairs.
These are:
There are three main types of landing used to make a turn in a staircase.
These are:
Steps
The steps combine a staircases riser & tread.
vThestepsof your staircase can be in many different shapes, sizes, and materials.
The style of the staircase will determine the steps you’re able to have.
