Types of Stair Treads

A self-supporting staircase is a structure that doesn’t rely on visible supports to stand. Learn how it works and if it’s right for your home in this guide.

Discover the elegance of custom floating stairs, including floating wood stairs and self-supporting designs, for a stylish and practical home upgrade.

Learn how to build wooden stairs on a steep slope with this detailed guide. Discover safety tips, and material recommendations.

Learn about stair slope code and how to design safe, stylish stairs. Includes tips for standard slopes, steep stairs, and safety features!

The standard slope for stairs is between 30 and 37 degrees. Learn how to calculate, adjust, and design your stairs safely with this complete guide.

Learn about the maximum stair riser height residential requirements and how to design safe, stylish stairs for your home, indoors or outdoors.

Learn about building outdoor stairs on a slope with this helpful guide. Find tips on materials, riser heights, and step-by-step construction.

To find the slope of stairs, divide the total rise by the total run, then use arctangent to convert the ratio into degrees. Learn more in our guide.

Learn how to calculate the staircase slope for comfortable step angle and enhance safety and style with carpet stair treads.