So, What Is a Stair Riser Exactly?
If you're halfway through a home renovation or you just stubbed your toe for the third time this week, you're likely asking what is a stair riser and why it's making your life so complicated. It's one of those architectural terms that sounds a bit technical, but once you see it, you realize you've been interacting with them your entire life. Simply put, the riser is the vertical part of the step. While the "tread" is the flat part where you actually plant your foot, the riser is the piece that stands up straight, connecting one tread to the next. ...