Building Stairs

Stairway design and construction is considered a cornerstone of homebuilding. To address this important topic, "Building Stairs contains design, fabrication, and installation information for a wide variety of options, from simple, site-built utility staircases to elaborate spirals.

Reprints 21 articles and accompanying color photographs published in Fine homebuilding magazine that illustrate how to measure, cut, and assemble straight, L-shaped, spiral, and curved stairways, whether inside or outside, and install railings, newel posts, skirtboards, and other trim. The final four articles address the special challenges presented by stringerless stairs and a folding attic stairway. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"Fine Woodworking "was launched in 1975 in response to the lack of quality woodworking resources available. With a circulation of 287,000 woodworkers of all skill levels, the magazine has become the #1 source of how-to information on techniques, tools, finishing, and inspiration.
Since 1981, the pages of" Fine Homebuilding" have inspired and instructed people who care about quality of home improvement and construction. With a circulation of more than 300,000, the magazine is the premier source for information on how to build projects better, faster and more efficiently.

Kevin Ireton is editor at Fine Homebuilding, a leading publication on home design and building based in Newtown, CT.