Stair Construction Articles - 5
Complete Article ListWhat Is a Free Estimate? - Whenever we hear the word free estimate, most homeowners cringe. There's nothing free about the word free estimates. Contractors need to make a living and ...
Two Building Safety Problems in the Construction Industry - When I started working in construction in the late 1970s, safety never seem to be a big concern and as a result of that...
Common Sense and Construction Safety - There are thousands of electric power tools sold every year to people that don't take the time to read the directions or learn how to use them properly.
Stair Building Man or Myth - It was about 15 years ago, when I met this man who was one of the best stair builders in my area. I learned a lot from this guy and he turned out to be one of the best stair...
Are Stairs Easy to Build? - To answer your question, yes to some people and no to others. I have met some people who can't even imagine building a set of stairs and would rather hire someone,
Easy Formula for Straight Stairway Pricing - This is not an exact science, but could give most contractors and homeowners a pretty good idea on how to figure out stairway pricing.
Stair Building Contractor Problems - The last two words that any homeowner or new home builder wants to hear is contractor and problems, in the same sentence.
Really Basic Stair Construction Advice - I have spent at least 10 years of my professional career doing nothing but building stairways, staircases and stairs in all shapes and forms.
How Many Stair Stringers Do I Use? - I get asked this question a lot, how many stair stringers do I use when building a set of stairs? These questions are actually easy to answer and with a little bit...
Advanced Deck Stair Building Tips - If you're not familiar with stair building or deck construction, you need to make sure that you read this article, because it could make the difference between...
Stairway Lighting Creates Safety Problems – There are quite a few homes that have bad stairway lighting or no stairway lighting. Most homes built before the 1960s don't even have stair lighting...
Use Your Contractor to Your Advantage - I don't mean to take advantage of your contractor, but homeowners need to have answers to serious questions and most reliable contractors...