Stairway DesignStairway Design

Stairway TerminologyStairway Terminology

Different Types of Non-Winder Different Types of Non-Winder StairsStairs

Straight Run Long L

Different Types of Non-Winder Different Types of Non-Winder StairsStairs

Wide L Narrow U

Different Types of Non-Winder Different Types of Non-Winder StairsStairs

Double L Wide U

WindersWinders

Only one set of winders may be used between levels

Curved StairsCurved Stairs

Designing Curved StairsDesigning Curved Stairs

Spiral StairsSpiral Stairs

Aerial View

Side View

Stair Rail TerminologyStair Rail Terminology

Typical plan views of a stairwayTypical plan views of a stairway

Plan at 2nd fl. level

Plan at 1st fl. level

Plan at basement level

Section viewSection view

Total Rise of StairwayTotal Rise of StairwayFinished floor

3/8” or 10mm

Joist size

9 3/8” or 184mm

Room Height

8’-0” or 2440mm

Total Rise is 8’-9 3/4” or 2634mm

Comparison between # of risers Comparison between # of risers and treadsand treads

Adjust Answer = 14

4. Number of treads – The number of treads required is always one less than the number of risers; therefore the answer is 13.

Stairway LayoutStairway Layout

The main reason for drawing a stairway layout is to determine the stairwell opening.