The EZ Stair system takes almost all of the
difficulty out of building stairs. Its adjustable stair brackets (matching
left and right) eliminate the need to notch stringers for treads and risers,
and ensures accurate spacing. Select your rise and run and set the reusable
spacer to position the brackets on a pair of parallel 2 x 6 or 2 x 8’s
for each stringer. After loosely attaching each bracket with two #8 x 1-1/4" flat
head or pan head screws, the spacer is removed and the stringer boards
are pivoted together, re-orienting the brackets into perfect position.
The system is fast, eliminates complicated layout, reduces material requirements, and virtually eliminates tricky saw cuts. Incredibly,
stairs up to 7 feet (exterior) and 9 feet (interior) in width can be built
with the EZ Stair system using just two stringers. The powder coated metal
brackets are compatible with composite materials and the new ACQ treated
lumber, and can be reused in concrete form work as well. EZ Stair meets
the Universal Building Code uniform load requirements by a factor of 2-1
and is ICC-ES approved (ER-6161). Consult your local building department
before using in your area. Order fasteners separately. Imported.
EZ Stair Fastener Requirements:
(34) #8 x 1-1/4 FH screws per tread
0812-FA5 or
0812-FCT is recommended
(2) #8 or #10 x 2-1/2" deck screws / tread
0824-FCT (No-Co-Rode),
1024-FA5 (305 Stainless Steel), or
1024-SD6 (316 Stainless Steel) is recommended
| Item |
CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION |
EZ STAIRS CONSTRUCTION |
| |
ALL WOOD |
COMPOSITE |
ALL WOOD |
COMPOSITE |
| Number of stringers |
4 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
| Number of cuts |
48 |
60 |
6 |
6 |
| Number of footings |
4 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
| Construction time |
240 Minutes |
300 Minutes |
100 Minutes |
180 Minutes |
| *Cost per sq.foot |
$8.16 |
$15.20 |
$6.75 |
$14.16 |
| Strength |
Up to 300 lbs.
per sq. ft- Live Load |
|
Exceeds 600 lbs.
per sq ft.- Live Load |
|
| Skill level |
High skill level
required |
High skill level
required |
Short learning curve
using semi skilled labor |
Short learning curve
using semi skilled labor |
| Squeaks |
Yes |
Yes |
Eliminated |
Eliminated |
*calculations based on materials & labor
EZ Stairs® is faster, stronger and more cost efficient. The patented self adjusting brackets make the stair building process easy. The
brackets are approved as joist hangers, allowing the risers to carry the load across the stair. This eliminates the need of center stringers
for stairs up to 7’wide in stair construction.