Category Archives: Stair Quality

Stair quality is not as defined as you will find in other industries, such as cabinetry. The stair industry is not as developed as cabinetry and the product is more complex and variable. Stair quality involves woodworking skills, engineering for structure and design skills.

Flooring Thickness Plays a Key Role in Your Stair

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Michelle

Flooring should be decided upon before you finalize your stair design.   Your flooring is typically not installed until after your mill-made stair is in.  By planning ahead, you can allow for your flooring (thickness) when calculating the stair, and it will make installation cleaner and … Continue reading →

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Wood Stair Acclimation to the Job Site

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Michelle

Wood Stair Acclimation to the Job Site Measuring Moisture in Wood Prior to Production The environmental conditions inside the house are critical to the quality of the stair. Hardwood lumber has been dried through a very controlled process to an … Continue reading →

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5 Common Pitfalls of Stair Buying & How to Avoid Them

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Michelle

1. Stairs are built per the Architects’ plans. Staircase on Gold Coast in Chicago A reality of the construction process is that homes do not get built exactly as the architect has designed. A wall that is built just a … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Carpenter Built Stairs vs Custom Hardwood Stairs

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Michelle

Construction Grade Stair: Also called carpenter-built Materials: Made from framing lumber such as pine, often 2X material. Construction: Lumber is rough-cut to sizes. Stringers are typically horse cut, then lumber for treads and risers are glued (construction adhesive) and nailed … Continue reading →

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