| This is real common when installing the treads
most carpenters don't examine the lumber. These weak spots should be
avoided by cutting them out before they are installed. As you can see in
the picture above this is a knot at a angle that is already starting to
crack. This could break and is defiantly a safety problem.
2 x 12 Tread Shrinkage
2 x 12 Stair Tread Bracket |