Installation Guide

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Stairway Detail
° Stair treads built with Style Selections™ meet requirements
by the major national building codes. Consult your local
municipality for specific requirements.
° Fasten stair treads continuously across at least five
stringers.
° See chart (at right) for center-to-center spacing of profiles.
° Dress the sides of the stringers and risers with
Style Selections fascia or trim for a finished look.
° Most model building codes require the stair treads to be
constructed under the following requirements:
» Stairways must be at least 36 in (91.5 cm) wide
» Stair treads must be at least 11 in (27.9 cm) deep
° Gapping between Style Selections boards on stair treads
must be 1/4 in – 3/8 in (0.6 cm – 1 cm).
° The overhang of the stair tread is not to exceed
1/2 in (1.3 cm).
Riser trim removed
for clarity
9 in (30.5 cm) max
for 1 in x 6 in (2.5 x 15.2)
36 in (91.5 cm)
min. width –
5 stringers
required
Stair Tread
1 in x 8 in
(2.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
Riser
11 in (27.9 cm)
min. depth
Stringer
NOTE: 5 stringers are required
if 9 in (22.9 cm) span.
DECKING
STAIRS