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New stair going in, want to install treads I/ angle-iron type connectors instead of cutting the wood in standard fashion. The Simpson line of construction connectors includes some designed for this purpose, but these will be highly visible and (with all due respect to Simpson) they are ugly. I did this same approach in my timber frame house in Canada using standard steel angle iron (painted black), but had to fabricate them myself from long angle iron stock. Had help with the cutting but drilled all my own holes. Same situation here in Missouri. So, here’s the question – are there any nice-looking ready-made solutions for this?
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I am working on an identical project for an exterior stair using Pau Lope stringers in 2x8 since 2x14 is not available in my area. Having my iron guy fabricate the angles (including drilling oversized holes for wood movement)in Stainless Steel and I will be using stainless lags to attach the angles to the stringers as well as the treads from below.
Since your project is interior, you may not need S/S but he could make iron angles for you. Located in Palmdale, CA. Let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch with him. (Stainless looks pretty cool, though!)
Good luck!
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New stair going in, want to install treads I/ angle-iron type connectors instead of cutting the wood in standard fashion. The Simpson line of construction connectors includes some designed for this purpose, but these will be highly visible and (with all due respect to Simpson) they are ugly. I did this same approach in my timber frame house in Canada using standard steel angle iron (painted black), but had to fabricate them myself from long angle iron stock. Had help with the cutting but drilled all my own holes. Same situation here in Missouri. So, here's the question - are there any nice-looking ready-made solutions for this?