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August 7, 2014
Hi,
Sorry for the late reaction. I will revert later today when I am back in the office
regards
Michel
Hello,
Downloaded the software and created the staircase… file attached. What is the best method to create a staircase like this that also complies with US building codes?
For example, the 6″ minimum width of any tread and the 9″ (or 10″) tread depth at the 12″ walk line with 36″ wide tread? Not sure I am a fan of curved winders so if we create all stairs to be perpendicular to the sidewalls, except for the winders, that would be appreciated. If you are confident that this staircase would be easier to traverse with a curved design, then we may as well go that route for safety. Engineers prefer straight lines, that’s my defense.
Would be nice to know how you do this in the software but if you just want to attach a file that I can load and review that would be fine also.
Full height walls will be around the perimeter, and in the interior of the wind, except for the side showing the two Newel posts. That side will have a wood railing with wood balusters and be framed underneath with lumber and drywall so the stringers are hidden. Risers to be closed. I would appreciate any design that shrinks the wall in the middle (interior of the wind) to the narrowest width geometrically possible (after code considerations). Handrail along interior wall
Once I review, I will order the templates and .dxf file.
Thanks for your help