laterally braced stair stringer?
laterally braced stair stringer?
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Just curious, do any of you consider the top flange of a channel stair stringer braced laterally by the risers? The risers are located in the top third of the stringer.
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RE: laterally braced stair stringer?
If the risers or treads are connected close enough to the top fleange then they will provide at least some lateral restraint.
I have designed stairs supported only by vertical (about 10" by 3/4") plates and the only way these work is by the lateral restraint provided by the stringers.
I would be surprised if you needed it though as I usually find that the required depth to fit the rise and run governs.
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