Construction

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Mr. Reynolds
5th Year Construction
 Mr. Reynolds
Stairs Class: 5th Year CS
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Keywords Today's Learning Intentions Homework

Recap on previous learnings on the health and

safety aspects of staircases.
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Discuss the different types of stairs and the
elements within them.

Complete a sectional drawing of a given stair

design.
Elements of a Staircase

Handrail: The rail that you hold on to when going up or

down the stairs. Runs parallel to the string

Newel Post:The post that the string is joined to. These

support the handrail at the top and bottom of the stairs.

String: Long diagonal members of the stairs that support

the steps.

Baluster: Vertical member that is placed between the

string and the handrail.

Tread: The part of the stairs on which you tread on.

Tread depth is the measurement from the front edge of
the step to the riser. The width is the measurement
from side to side.

Riser: The vertical component at the back of each tread.

Types of Stairs
Stair Safety