Common Sense Stair Building and Handrailing

This publication contains a collection of works on practical stair construction. It covers in detail the processes involved in planning, designing, and erecting staircases, including the measurement of dimensions, the laying out of the staircase by means of templates, the systems of monolithic and built-up stairs. The book also features a series of chapters on the construction of railings and handrails and contains numerous hand-drawn illustrations and blueprints.

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