Stairs Flashcards
0
Q
Newel
A
A main post supporting the handrail
1
Q
Balusters
A
Support the handrail
2
Q
Minimum headroom
A
6’8”
3
Q
Horizontal member of stairs
A
Tread
4
Q
Rounded tread projection
A
Nosing
5
Q
Top of one tread to the next
A
Rise
6
Q
Riser
A
Vertical face of stairs
7
Q
Top of one tread to another
A
Rise
8
Q
Run
A
Face of one riser to the next
9
Q
Total rise
A
Distance fronm one floor to the next
10
Q
Total run
A
Total horizontal length
11
Q
Stringer
A
Supports treads and risers
12
Q
Housed stringer
A
Routed to receive treads and risers
13
Q
Main stairs width
A
3’
14
Q
Minimum riser height
A
7”
