2 x 12 Stair Tread Bracket
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This is a typical 2 x 12 stair tread attached to a 4 x 12 stringer using a stair bracket installed properly. As you can see the unpainted area around the tread this is due to the lumber shrinking as the wood dries out.
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Under Stairs Bracket Supports
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Addition Stair Stringer Support
2 x 12 Tread ShrinkageWeak 2 x 12 Stair Tread