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Re: wooden stair treads
Jerry, what I had in mind when I wrote that was not the overall stringer run not having a pitch but the common crappy workmanship I see. Of course the stringer run should have a pitch for run-off. The more common problem I run into is improper install of the 2x10 or 2x12 stair treads. Only 2-3 nails, wrong nails, nails driven straight down and not angled, or not attached with screws, riser not nailed to back of tread, crown installed upside down ...
What ends up happening of course is that the treads cup creating a concave top plane. Water and leaves just sit there and get slimy. The stringer run may have a pitch but, to repeat my pathetic slang, the stairs have no real pitch for water run-off. I've had to grab that guardrail hard more than a few times.
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Seriously though, I generally don't mention it unless ... the treads have a gloss finish, they feel especially slippery or if myself or someone else slips on them during the inspection. There are lots of ways to remedy the situation; carpet, sanding, coat of poly with some sand added in, grit strips taped to the front edge. If someone asks I'll tell them but it isn't something I push.
