[header] How to measure for stairs [title] Familiarize yourself with some basic terminology. [step] The vertical section of a step is referred to as the " riser, " and the horizontal section is called the " tread. " the " stringer " runs the length of the stairs and provides support.
[title] Use the measuring tape to calculate the distance from the bottom of the first floor to the top of the second floor. [step] Note that this measurement should be made to the top of the second floor, not to the bottom of it.