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Hi,

I have a a basement set of stairs that I would like to turn the last 2 steps 90' to the right. The current stairs are broken into two sections first flight, turn right, second flight straight to basement concrete floor.

Looking at the stairs I think I just need to cut off the last 2 steps, create a support platform for the stairs remaining and then attach the cut-off steps to the side of the new platform.

Is this the right way?

many thanks

Answer
Howard - thanks for your question!

That's basically it, yes.  The only thing I'll add is that when you extend the third tread to become the landing, you must check to be sure you still have 80" clear headroom at all points on the landing, especially where you turn to decend the last two steps.

Hope this helps!

Richard Taylor, AIA
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American Institute of Architects, City of Dublin Architectural Review Board, Vice Chair of City of Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission, American Planning Association, Board Member Historic Dublin Business Association, Past Editor of SPLASH (a software forum), Past Editor of Open Directory Project, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

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