Treads, Risers and Nosing
For homes close to Route 82, record the rise, tread depth and nosing detail where each end of the flight meets the surface. Note which stair trim stays.
For homes close to Route 82, record the rise, tread depth and nosing detail where each end of the flight meets the surface. Note which stair trim stays.
For homes close to Route 82, view a finished tread sample beside the rail, riser and retained landing wood. Inspect the rise at the top.
For homes close to Route 82, investigate movement at the existing tread and support before covering or replacing it. Confirm the rise at the top.
For homes close to Route 82, compare the stair workmanship terms and keep the recorded details of the replaced parts. Ask about the written terms.



Check the rise of the final step using the proposed tread thickness. Confirm how the nosing will meet the retained floor.
Trace each shape separately. Add the rail and casing locations, then label the tracings from bottom to top.
Record each rise, tread depth and the height of the upper and lower floors. Include the lighting in the floor below the cottage’s porch.
In a farmhouse with a later wing, show how the posts attach to the stair. The installation plan needs to account for their location and support.
Take an individual tracing of each angled step and mark which edge meets the wall. Measure the floor by uneven floor heights at the old hall.
In a farmhouse with a later wing, inspect the stair after lifting enough carpet to identify the base and confirm the dimensions.
Compare a dried tread sample beside the retained landing and rail under the same light. Check the clearance near Route 82.
In a farmhouse with a later wing, investigate the connection and support before deciding which parts need repair or replacement.