This Technical Design Guide covers construction of timber stairs with straight flights, with or without risers, for external and internal use and balustrades.
Introduction
This guide is intended to be used for the design, practices and construction of timber stairs, handrails and balustrades. Information about both internal and external stairs is provided. Also, both open stairs (no risers) and closed stairs (with risers) are catered for. Recommendations are also provided on timber species selection, durability and finishing etc., and example stair calculations are given in Appendix B and C.