Stair Construction

construction

Open stair risers create visual lightness but pose safety, energy, and sound challenges. Closing them improves structural perception, reduces tripping hazards, limits air infilt...

building-and-safety

Open riser stairs feature gaps between stair treads that can pose trip, fall, and entrapment risks, especially for children and older adults. Closing open riser stairs means enc...

construction

A newel post is a central vertical pillar that anchors stair handrails and provides structural integrity and visual focus. Building a newel post requires careful planning around...