You should check you local building codes.

Rich
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"Mikepier" wrote in message
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I am rebuilding the stairs off my deck in the backyard. If I used 7"
risers it would create some space problems with the total run (
although if push came to shove I could do it). I wanted to use 8"
risers so as to decrease the total run. I know the general rule for 7"
risers is 11" tread, but what would the tread be for 8" risers?