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Title: blocking in wooden staircase
Post by zola11 on Nov 20^th, 2012, 3:26pm

hi,
i have a wooden open staircase ..i wish to block it in with the view to getting it carpeted..what would be the most suitable wood for this-obviously it wont take any wear n tear so cheaper the better
thanks

Title: Re: blocking in wooden staircase
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on Nov 20^th, 2012, 4:22pm

If you are taking about the risers, then ½" ply... don't use MDF, not structurally worth it, plus ply will take the glue for the glue blocks better...