handyman25 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi I am trying to build a stair case going down to the basement but the head clearance is to low do to the basement ceiling . Is there any advice you can give me to slope or angle the stair ceiling to allow proper head clearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenGreene Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, handyman25 said: Hi I am trying to build a stair case going down to the basement but the head clearance is to low do to the basement ceiling . Is there any advice you can give me to slope or angle the stair ceiling to allow proper head clearance? would be best to post a plan. otherwise, it's just conjecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alaskan_Son Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Is there a specific Chief Architect modeling question, or are you just looking for general construction advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 You will have to post the plan. An "L" shaped stair will not work with the dimensions you show. Would probably have to be a straight stair. But without a plan it's all guess work as Stephen said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Gia Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 We will sometimes angle that first 2x10 to steal a couple of inches for head clearance but what you posted looks like a complete redesign is necessary. That’s why guys are asking for you to post the plan. I recommend you post the plan as well, guys on this forum will really help and you might learn something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb222 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Here's how I do it in a tight spot but your lower level doesn't even meet code minimum 7' ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Carrick Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Since the ceiling height of your "Basement" is too low to qualify as a "Habitable Room" you could consider either a "Spiral Stair" or a "Ships Ladder" for access. Either of these might prove sufficient. Note that the "Basement" could only be used as storage or utility space. Consequently it doesn't have to have a code legal stairway for egress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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