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   FastEddie | Feb 07, 2009 04:29pm | #1

   Is that moulding just surface applied, or are there raised panels?

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   StanFoster | Feb 07, 2009 04:38pm | #2

   eddie-  They are just surface applied.

    

    

   Stan

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   StanFoster | Mar 04, 2009 03:03am | #3

   I installed the iron balusters yesterday and today.   I seldom get finished pictures...and these will go on my website.

    

    

   Stan

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   Sphere | Mar 04, 2009 03:07am | #4

   Stunning!Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   JMadson | Mar 04, 2009 03:25am | #6

   Anything come out of your desire to host a stair class?"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end" R. J. Wiedemann LtCol. USMC Ret.

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   pghdan | Mar 04, 2009 03:43am | #7

   Stan,

   Great stairs!!

   Do you design all of your stairs in addition to building them? These houses you work in seem like they would have an architect designing them.  How much artistist license are you given?  And if there is an architect involved what would be the interaction between the two of you?

   I'm impressed by the variety of styles you have shown.

   Also is there any code issues involved with having open risers .... I like the look and the way it opens up the space but wonder if any question are ever raised.

    

   Dan

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   StanFoster | Mar 04, 2009 04:57am | #8

   Dan-   I design stairs basically to what I hear of feel the client desires.  I will sketch out...or show pictures of previous stairs I have built.

   I very rarely have any interaction with an architect.  Its been years since doing so.

   The open risers have to follow the 4 inch sphere rule.  If it passes through anywhere...no pass.      Those horizontal strips under each tread are to close the gap down to 3  7/8 inches to meet code.

    

   Thanks everyone for the comments.  I enjoy doing different styles.

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   calvin | Mar 04, 2009 05:36am | #9

   Stan,

   Was the floor done when you set the stair?

   And what's the proposed layout having the fireplace down in there under the stair?  I'm supposing it's a two sided unit.  Maybe a small sitting area tucked under the stair?

   I realize you aren't the designer, but am curious if you can fill me in.

   Thanks and as usual-our not so boring opinion-beautiful job!A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

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   KFC | Mar 04, 2009 03:20am | #5

   Really beautiful.

   How are the stringers put together?  I thought I saw bookmatching in one of the photos, but couldn't tell quite if it was solid or veneered, or what.

   k