Staircases exist in a wide variety of designs and styles, ranging from the basic straight staircase to the elaborate circular staircase.
Additionally, a wide variety of materials, from the more conventional wood to more contemporary options like as glass, tile, and wire are employed in the construction of stairwells. However many design and material options there are for a staircase, the core components remain mostly same.
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What are the different parts of a staircase?
It’s not uncommon for individuals to know the names of some of the stair sections. Unless you are an architect or builder, you may not be acquainted with terms like baluster, stringer, volute, bullnose, and newel post.
Tread
When a staircase is built, the tread is the horizontal section that stretches from the stair nosing to the riser. To ascend or descend a set of steps, one must walk on the treads of the stairs. For prefabricated industrial stairs and bolted access stairs, the following are some popular tread styles.
Stringer
A stringer is a piece of wood that serves as a support board for the staircase. The stringer or stringer board is where the treads and risers are attached. They are not removable. There are usually two stringers when building a staircase. It is positioned against the wall, while the outside stringer is visible from the stairs.
Handrail
With a banister or railing, individuals may rest their hands on as they ascend and descend the staircase. The handrail is attached to the stair’s wall or to the stair’s balusters (vertical posts).
Curtail
Decorative steps at the bottom of a staircase are referred to as curtails. The newel post on the side of the staircase is housed inside a curtail step. When the staircase is open, the kerb may be seen on the side that isn’t linked to the wall, or on both sides.