Description
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com - In this video, we are taking a look at a unique set of winder stairs inspired by Russian and Eastern European building styles and breaking down exactly why this specific design wouldn't pass building codes here in the United States.
I will walk you through the entire assembly process using 30-inch wide steps, 4x4 posts, and temporary bracing to keep everything plumb. We will explore the specific framing techniques used in this style, including their heavy reliance on construction adhesive, notching posts for tread support, and a few interesting structural choices, like the lack of a standard ledger board or center stringer.
What we cover in this build:
Setting up the 4x4 posts and temporary bracing
Installing winder step supports and lower stringers
Attaching the risers and 1.5-inch treads with overhangs
How the treads slide into notched posts for extra support
Installing the upper stringers without a traditional ledger
Ideas on how to improve this design structurally without spending more money
If you need detailed measurements for this build, or if you know the specific structural reasons behind some of these international building techniques, let me know in the comments!
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