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Framed Stair Well Opening
Flooring Systems

The Stairwell is the framed opening in the second story floor that allows the stairs to go from the first to second story. This opening receives the stair "stringers" that make up the structure of the stairs themselves.  Carefully examine this article to understand how this is framed.

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Stairs are the structural transition mode from floor to floor.  They take us from down to up and vice versa.  Building them is quite the excercise in measuring, math, and geometry.  They present a lot to learn. 

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Stairs

 

There are many pieces to the framing puzzle.  Here are a few more detail specifics that describe the parts of the building process as we examine everything from the first floor to the framing leading to the second story.  Also included are the details around stair openings, stairs, and the second story floor.

Flooring, Stairwells, and Second Floors

The floor structure is the beginning of the "wooden" part of a typical framed residential construction project.

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