Resource Library
General Information
• Pricing Guide for the Overall Project
• Pricing Guide by Material Option
• How to Get from Idea to Installation
• Learn About our Laminated Glass
• FAQs
Case Studies
An in-dept look at different project and their
unique circumstances showcasing design
and solutions.
• Straight Stringer Configuration
• 90-Degree Stringer Configuration
• Switchback Stringer Configuration
• Custom Stringer Configurations
• Rod Railing Project
• Inset Tread Mount Posts
Posts and Railing
A brief selection of information from post
mounting style and material design to infill
options.
• Railing Options
• Material Recommendations
• Finish Options
• Powder Coat Colors
• Why Rod Railing is the New Standard
• Cable vs Rod Railing
• Hidden Fasteners
• Handrail Mounting
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Wood Finish Options
A list of common wood species and standard
stains offered on each. A great place to start
when looking to make the tread a focal point
of any space.
• Red Oak
• White Oak
• Hard Maple
• Ash
• Exterior Grade Endurance
Installation Details
A list of install instructions for each stringer
configuration as well as different railing
installation guides.
• Online Installation Guide
• Post Mounting Installation Instructions
• Cable Installation Instructions
• Rod Railing Installation Instructions
• Tread Side Mount Installation Instruc-
tions
• Straight Stringer Installation Instruc-
tions
• 90-Degree Stringer Installation In-
structions
• 90-Degree with Column Installation
Instructions
• Switchback Installation Instructions
• Switchback with Column Installation
Instructions
• Our YouTube Channel
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Stringer Configurations
Examples of general stair layouts and
examples of engineering drawings.
• Straight Stringer Floor to Wall Connection
• Wall to Wall Connections
• 90-Degree Stringer with Column Configu-
ration
• 90-Degree Stringer with Wall Mounting
• 90-Degree Stringer with a Wall Connec-
tion and a Column for Landings Larger
than 96"
• Switchback with a Max Landing Depth of
50"
• Switchback with a Landing over 50" and
No Columns
• Switchback Stringers with a Max Landing
size of 96" and No Wall Connection or
Columns
• Switchback with a Horizontal Brace with
Landings Up to 12' Wide
• Switchback Without Wall Connections
That Has a Landing Over 96" and Re-
quires Columns
• Switchback that Loops Out to a Wall of
Windows or Have Other Unique Space
Constraints That Require Multiple Support
Points Under the Landing
Measurement Forms
Find the forms to complete your project
measurements here. Please note we will
need two sets of forms if your project has an
existing landing.
• Straight Configuration Measurement Form
• 90-Degree Configuration Measurement
Form
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• Switchback Configuration Measurement
Form
• U Shape Configuration Measurement
Form
• 90-Degree Configuration with an Existing
Landing Measurement Form
• Switchback Configuration with an Existing
Landing Measurement Form
• Example On-Site Pictures
Engineering Details
Examples and details on necessary blocking
and mounting conditions as well as plates
and connection points on the Viewrail FLIGHT
system.
• Header Mounting and Blocking
Requirements
• Footer Mounting and Blocking
Requirements
• Header Installation into Concrete
• Footer Installation into Concrete
• Mounting Stringer Connections into a
Wood Framed Wall
• Mounting Stringer Connections into a
Concrete Poured Wall
• Mounting the Nosing into Wood
• Mounting the Nosing into Concrete
• General Site Connection Points
• Stringer Connection Points
• Example Engineering Sketches - Treads
• Example Enginieering Sketches -
Platforms
• Connection Details for Tread Brackets
• Connecting the Tread to the Bracket
• Mounting the First Tread
• Mechanical Connection of the Header and
Footer Plate
• Overview of Stringer Connection Points