How To Figure And Calculate Stair Rise or Overall Height
The total over all stair rise will be the vertical
distance between floors. This will also be the distance that will be
divided into the total amount of individual stair risers, to figure out
the vertical distance between steps.
To find, figure and calculate the overall height,
simply measure the distance from the top of the lower floor, to the top
of the upper floor.
Professional stair builders will adjust and compensate for any building
materials that will be added to the top of the stair treads, landings
and both floors.
In order to calculate the correct stair rise, you will need to factor in
all of the materials that will be used to build and finish the stairway.
For example, if you're going to install hardwood floors, carpeting or
tile on the lower or upper floors or throughout the stairway in any spot
or location, you will need to make the necessary adjustments, while
laying out your stair stringers and building the stairs.
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