Tread is the flat surface that makes up a step.
Granite stair treads and risers.
Or start at the bottom riser tread riser tread etc.
This material is thermal on top and 1 long side with a gauged 2 thickness.
Available in stock and custom sizes these steps and stone treads enhance both contemporary and traditional designs.
In simpler terms tread is horizontal part of a step and riser is its vertical portion.
Another key point is the size of the stone step tread.
Blacktusk basalt has a variety of uses including patios steps and risers stone sills and caps stone veneer stone columns and of course custom stone signs.
Pennsylvania flagstone treads granite treads.
Meltonstone cast stone stair treads and risers are as beautiful as they are functional and are available in several stone colors.
Install all risers first then treads.
Riser signifies to vertical distance between each step.
As an illustration many years ago the national building code for steps said this about tread and riser sizing.
Treads are available in many different types of product.
Pacific treads are thermal on the top with 1 rock faced long side.
Granite steps outperform wood brick and concrete in harsh elements.
Steep stairs make climbing more tiring and dangerous while shallow stairs are awkward and inefficient for our human stride.
The riser sits behind the nosing of the tread above.
Stone stair treads and risers add a touch of class to any staircase.
Our treads and risers are designed to work together to compliment our meltonstone pavers and balustrade products in creating a coordinated architectural design for your porch or stairway.
The blacktusk basalt stonewall veneer comes in an ashlar pattern which is a split natural face stone with a sawn top and bottom.
Check out the treads and risers of some amazing staircases we have fabricated and installed.
Stone stair treads are the material of choice for stairs in homes offices and public buildings.
Stone stair treads can last for decades require little to no maintenance and are aesthetically beautiful.
We classify treads as landscape stone because they are universally used outside.
Steps consist of two parts tread and riser.
The sum of two risers and one tread shall be no less than 24 inches and no greater than 26 inches.
It provides a smooth and safe transition between steps and landings.
Responding to the movement of the human body the sizes and relationships of stair risers and treads are regulated to make vertical motion safe and easy.
A depth of 10 inches is best.
In this case you d have a 7 5 inch riser.