You can also cut your curved segments out of 3/4 ply, then stack and glue 2 pieces together. Your top and bottom plate for example. This way you aren't dealing with a bunch of iddy bitty lengths.
I had considered that option, but then I would have had to order additional sheets of pressure treated plywood (due to ground contact) and there would have been a significant amount of waste material after cutting out the arches. So I opted to use lumber I already had and the doubled up studs at the junktions actually stiffen the wall for better support for the staircase. But, yes, that would have been an alternat way to build it.
Treated 2x8s would run maybe $60, ply would run $120 in my market 2024. But it to me is a better way to do it. Especially if they're concerned about shear. Triple 3/4" and bolted to the slab would be solid and a true brace.
nice work. did you calculate the radius of the curve ( or was that on the plans?) prior to cutting the curved segments? approximately, how long was each curved segments. thanks.
Hi, and thanks for the interest. I a way both were the case. Yes, the radius was on the plans, BUT that's because I designed the staircase and did the calculations for it. I knew the radius was 6' to the sheetrock and we're using 1/2" sheetrock. Thus, the radius for the stud wall was 6' 1/2". The individual segments are about 18" long on the inside of the radius. To cut the radius, I made a cardboard template and then transferred it to the lumber and cut them with a bandsaw. Hope this helps. Sorry for the late response.
"Oh lookie there. I found a square."
I knew exactly what you did. Lol. That's so funny
Nice craftsmanship !!! U an ur ol lady make a good team!!!
Thank You! Naturally we cut out all the arguing ... :). But seriously, there's no better inspiration t get along than having a common goal.
You can also cut your curved segments out of 3/4 ply, then stack and glue 2 pieces together. Your top and bottom plate for example. This way you aren't dealing with a bunch of iddy bitty lengths.
I had considered that option, but then I would have had to order additional sheets of pressure treated plywood (due to ground contact) and there would have been a significant amount of waste material after cutting out the arches. So I opted to use lumber I already had and the doubled up studs at the junktions actually stiffen the wall for better support for the staircase. But, yes, that would have been an alternat way to build it.
Treated 2x8s would run maybe $60, ply would run $120 in my market 2024.
But it to me is a better way to do it. Especially if they're concerned about shear. Triple 3/4" and bolted to the slab would be solid and a true brace.
I give you guys a Triple 👍 up, more for the fact that you had MaMa giving to a hand. Just glad it wasn’t 100 plus outside...
Oh it got to that real soon. But, Yeah, it's her house, too. and she likes helping :).
Beautiful work
Thank you!
nice work. did you calculate the radius of the curve ( or was that on the plans?) prior to cutting the curved segments? approximately, how long was each curved segments. thanks.
Hi, and thanks for the interest. I a way both were the case. Yes, the radius was on the plans, BUT that's because I designed the staircase and did the calculations for it. I knew the radius was 6' to the sheetrock and we're using 1/2" sheetrock. Thus, the radius for the stud wall was 6' 1/2". The individual segments are about 18" long on the inside of the radius. To cut the radius, I made a cardboard template and then transferred it to the lumber and cut them with a bandsaw. Hope this helps. Sorry for the late response.
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