Verify Stair Stringer Spacing
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What happens here
Measure the length of the staircase stringers. The video shows an almost 10-foot long staircase supported by only four stringers. This is insufficient; stringers should ideally be placed every 12 inches for maximum support and safety. Insufficient stringers lead to weak stairs that can flex and eventually fail. This is a critical structural mistake that compromises the integrity of the stairs.
Goal: Ensure stair stringers are spaced appropriately (e.g., every 12 inches) for structural integrity.
Tools and materials
- Stair Stringers N/A — The structural support for the stairs
- Tape Measure N/A — Measuring stringer spacing