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Sawtooth carriage

The most common and reliable type of stair beam. The top edge is cut into a «sawtooth» pattern with treads sitting on top of the teeth.

Sawtooth carriage

01 /Specifics

The most common and reliable option. A sawtooth carriage is an inclined beam with the top edge cut into a «sawtooth» pattern (teeth).

How treads attach

They sit on top of the cuts.

Side-view feature

Viewed from the side, you clearly see the tread ends. The stair can rest on a single sturdy central carriage or on two at the sides.

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