basement stairs

[Tom7227]

A rental unit and just informed that you need to enclose the stairs or put in spindles every 4 inches or something. I don't want to spend a ton of dough on it but I want something that will last and pass code. Any thoughts on how to do it? I'm thinking enclosing it with some paneling may be the easiest.

[chad austin]

I am assuming this is in a basement? If so, frame in a wall on both sides of the stairway and Sheetrock.

[cavalierowner]

I am assuming this is in a basement? If so, frame in a wall on both sides of the stairway and Sheetrock.

I agree. It will also probably be cheaper than paneling. Don't forget blocking on one side where the handrail brackets will go.

[Tom7227]

Going with the sheet rock as suggested. Time diverted to replacing 10 feet of plugged sewer ling. Most fun since.........?

[Pinusbanksiana]

Did you try a clog hog? Those things amaze!

[Tom7227]

No hogs were employed. An old fashioned snake was brought to play but thwarted with three 90's, a T 90 and a 45. This was greasy gunk and it didn't move at all. A 8 foot piece of pipe was easy to get at and I ran the snake down it several times. When we ended up taking it out you couldn't see 6 inches into it as the gunk had just collapsed back around where the snake had gone.

[CAMAN]

Tell your renters to quit dumping grease down the drain!