Journal of Light Construction: Staircases

Tight Ladder

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:21:10 EST

The Energy Seal Attic Ladder has integrated weatherstripping to reduce air leakage

Quick Cable Rails

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:54:28 EST

A minimalist look for interiors and exteriors

New Stair Options

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:15:04 EST

Outwater has added several new finishes to its line of Traditional Staircase Elements

Laminating Stringers for Curved Deck Stairs

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:02:10 EST

A full-scale plywood template doubles as the base for the bending frame

TeleFlight Temporary Stair

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:07:16 EST

This adjustable aluminum stair can span runs up to 14 feet

Building a Tapered Craftsman-Style Newel Post

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:07:03 EST

Pocket-screwed frames attached to an inner plywood column made for efficient assembly

RetroTreads Hardwood Stair Treads

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:31:26 EST

If your clients want to replace their carpeted stairs with hardwood, these treads are an economical option

Heavy-Duty Pull-Down Ladder

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:10:49 EST

This attic ladder supports up to 300 pounds and comes in six sizes.

Big Stairs Made From A Douglas Fir Trunk

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:13:36 EST

Big stairs

A Step in the Right Direction: StareCasing Hardwood Overlay System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:59 EST

A new product for staircase refinishing from StairCasing is both quicker and more economical than traditional refinishing methods.

Stainless Steel Railings

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:29:41 EST

Lavi Industries recently introduced a complete line of stainless steel tubing, brackets, and fittings that can be used to assemble — without welding — almost any type of interior or exterior handrail.

Basic Pattern-Routing for Perfect Tread Returns

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:52:18 EST

As a full-time stairbuilder, I've learned that I can't always rely on premilled parts, especially when staircases get complicated.

On the Job

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:58:52 EST

Sleek but strong handrail; backyard face-lift; easier winders

Hillside Elevators

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:17:54 EST

Waterfront property never goes out of style, and everyone likes a spectacular building site perched on high ground.

Building a Curved Handrail

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:05:03 EST

Thanks to bending rail, it's not that difficult to form curved handrail sections for a circular staircase on site.

Modular Stairs

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:27:50 EST

Instead of a one-piece stringer, an Ascendings modular staircase has individual CNC-machined aluminum "risers."

Toddler Slips Through Balcony Rail, Falls to Death at Virginia Beach Hotel

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:38:04 EST

Idiot-Proof Railings

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:29:29 EST

The Stair Simple Axxys Railing System uses unique pivoting connectors to join the stair rail to the newel post and the balusters to the rail, eliminating any need for complex miter cuts.

Framing an Elliptical Staircase

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:57:29 EST

Use a trammel to scribe a perfect pattern.

Building Over a Stairwell to Gain Space in a Small Second Floor

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:57:46 EST

Making the most of a small upstairs