Treads, Risers and Nosing
In Front Street, match the edge shape to how the stair turns before deciding on tread selection. Existing trim can affect the usable tread profile.
In Front Street, match the edge shape to how the stair turns before deciding on tread selection. Existing trim can affect the usable tread profile.
If risers and trim comes up at your the Port Jervis station area address, decide whether existing risers will stay. Note where the old surface will stay.
Measure the full run and both landings while the existing floor is still visible in the Delaware River. Then record any differences between individual steps.
Before work starts near Front Street, review the terms for the crew’s hardwood stairs work. Keep any product documents with the signed estimate.



Measure the full run and both landings. In Port Jervis, ask which preparation, materials, and transitions are included in the written scope.
For an older house with a deep front entry near the Delaware River, check the edge of the original boards before choosing how to join them. Different wood species may need separate samples. Review that detail while the existing surface is still in place.
Compare the edge shape with the finished floor above. In Port Jervis, choose a nosing that fits the adjoining landing before committing to the plan.
Changes to the landing can affect the first and last riser. For the Port Jervis estimate, include the finished height of every planned layer.
At the Port Jervis visit, view samples on the stair in its normal light. Different wood species may need separate samples.
Walk the stair with the crew after the scope is complete. Follow up with the crew about how to review movement, surface finish and transition edges.
Bring up the tread selection when we review the rooms in Port Jervis. Match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
New coverings can affect the finished rise at the first or last step. Before the visit, measure the full run and both landings.