Step Up to Safety and Elegance. It's time for New or to Restore your Steps & Stairways

For stairway safety, ensure proper lighting, keep them clear of tools and debris, install required safety rails, and remove any hazardous projections like loose nails.

Stairway falls can lead to serious injuries like broken bones, spinal damage, brain trauma, and deep cuts, along with potential psychological impact.

According to IRC section R311.7.5, outdoor stair risers should not exceed 7 3/4 inches in height.

For safe and comfortable outdoor steps, a rise of 5 ½ to 7 inches and a tread of 12 to 18 inches is generally recommended.

Outdoor steps should have a tread depth around 30cm, especially when there's no handrail or wall support, to ensure safety.

In the U.S., standard step height should be 7 to 7 ¾ inches, and 4 inches at the minimum. Local codes may vary. In Canada, the maximum is 8 ¼ inches.

The design formula for a staircase is 2R + T = 24” – 27”, where R is the riser and T is the tread. For example, with 6” risers and a 12” tread, the formula equals 24”.

The ideal step height is around 7 inches (17.78 cm) for residential buildings and 7.5 inches (19.05 cm) for commercial use, as per building codes for optimal safety and comfort.

Metal, particularly aluminum or steel, is ideal for outdoor stairs due to its durability and resistance to temperature changes and humidity.

Apply 2 coats of mastic asphalt on the stringers, risers, and treads of outdoor steps, using an angle filler where vertical meets horizontal surfaces for a watertight finish.

The trim running along the wall on the closed side of the staircase is known as skirtboard. It adds to the décor and protects the wall surface.