7-11.
Not the Slurpee store. Not the 1st American pro cycling team to compete in the Tour De France.
7" risers, 11 " treads. Code minimums. Some jurisdictions allow for up to 8 1/4" risers and 9" treads within dwelling units, but this is becoming passe.
Another good rule of thumb, for anthropomorphic reasons, is the number 18, as follows:
riser + tread = 18"
Lower risers require longer treads, to accommodate the natural gait of walking...
Friday, May 21, 2010
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