Overhang on steps
 

Is there a necessity for the tread overhang on stairs/steps? If so,
what is it?

nb

Overhang on steps
 

Overhang on steps
 

On Jun 17, 8:59 am, Chris Friesen wrote:
wrote:
Is there a necessity for the tread overhang on stairs/steps? If so,
what is it?

Yes, there is. According to the books I read it's so that you don't hit
your heel or toes against the riser.

Chris

Check out the site stairways.org. They have a visual interpretation
of the recent stair codes with sketches and dimensions.

Overhang on steps
 

On Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:58:01 -0600, wrote:


Is there a necessity for the tread overhang on stairs/steps? If so,
what is it?


From the IRC

A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19
mm) but not more than 11/4 inches (32 mm) shall be
provided on stairways with solid risers.
The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed the
smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5
mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the
level of floors and landings. clip
Exceptions: 1. A nosing is not required where the
tread depth is a minimum of 11 inches
(279 mm).


Mike O.

Overhang on steps
 

Overhang on steps
 

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Is there a necessity for the tread overhang on stairs/steps? If so,
what is it?

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The riser adds more strength if it is closer to the middle of the step where
most of the weight is applied.