Title: Lay out a straight-run stair stringer.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Constructing and Installing Straight (i.e., Basic) Stairs

Laying out should include using a framing square and square gauges to ensure proper dimensions with accuracy to within +/- 1/16 inch.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What type of lumber is a good choice for stringers?
- Why are some defects more disadvantageous than others?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Nine (27110-13): Basic Stair Layout

Module Nine (27110-13) introduces the various types of stairs and the common building code requirements related to stairs. The module focuses on the techniques for measuring and calculating rise, run, and stairwell openings; laying out stringers; and fabricating basic stairways.