Constructing Solid Stairs – How To Avoid Bouncy Stairs

Have you ever walked up a staircase and it felt bouncy? Also known as bouncy stairs. There is an easy way to avoid this – for less $$ than you might think.

“Don’t you hate bouncy stairs? Well, I’m the same way. In fact, it’s one of my pet peeves. Let me give you one strategy that will give you strong, solid stairs.”

I’m going to give you one little suggestion that will only cost you about three hundred dollars a house. A quality house deserves quality stairs.

how to avoid bouncy stairs

Traditionally, framers will use dimensional lumber for their stringer. From this material, the framer will cut out the triangles to form the same shape of treads and risers. By going with the traditional use of dimensional lumber, the stairs will be bouncy, just not strong enough.

There is a better way.

The best material to avoid bouncy stairs

If you use laminated veneer lumber (LVL), you will have strong, non-bouncy stairs.  Ask your builder to use LVL for the stringers when you are framing the stairs.

For around three hundred dollars you will get for the life of your home – strong, solid stairs.  It’s one of the best places to spend a few hundred dollars. Every time you walk up and down those solid stairs you’ll be glad you took the time to invest.

We build this way in every home we build. We’re known throughout the Vancouver and Fraser Valley for building some of the best homes on the market.

We build by our own set of standards, above code – we call it #TheClayWay. If you’re thinking of building or considering a major renovation we’d love to talk with you and help you make the right decisions.