I’ve got an interesting stair project underway and we are finally reaching what I’d call the ‘good part’. The threads themselves are a laminated oak that looks sort of like a butcher block. Each one is really heavy. And expensive… or is it. Compared to plywood stairs that have to be carefully wrapped in hardwood flooring the cost comparison becomes a whole lot more favourable. Also considering that much of the work can be done offsite I’m optimistic that the house schedule won’t be as disrupted by a lengthy stair cladding job. So far the benefits appear to outweigh the negatives. I will post an update when we are all done with railings up and a finished product to display can be photographed.
The treads are a really beefy laminated beam cut to size.