Stair-Building and the Steel Square - A Manual of Practical Instruction in the Art of Stair-Building and Hand-Railing, and the Manifold Uses of the Steel Square; Part I., Stair-Building; Part II., The Steel Square #268180

Probably more mistakes occur in connection with the stair way of a building than with any other construction feature. It is with the idea, therefore, of giving a complete though simple presentation of the construction methods as applied to stand ard design of staircases, that this book has been prepared. The article discusses straight and winding stairs, stairs with well hole, layouts for curved turns, the proper proportions of rise and width of tread, the design of hand railings and many other problems, the solution of which will be found very useful.