Metal Stair Tread Brackets – Stair Building Safety
For many good reasons, metal stair tread brackets can be used in place of wooden cleats. As the wood begins to deteriorate, it can become a safety risk. Metal will not disintegrate at the same rate as wood. Most often, the wood stringers or steps will be damaged by termites or wood rot before the metal brackets are a safety issue.
Lag screws are often used to attach metal stair brackets to stringers. If the treads are made from 2x materials, these lag screws usually measure an inch and a quarter. Lag screws will not pass through the wood step for a 2x12 or 2x14 stair tread. A screw of the size of a 2-inch will easily pass through an inch and half of a stair tread. This information is useful if you are building a staircase. For more info, check out perforatedsheetsmetal.com.
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