Stair bracket system and method

Abstract

A stair bracket system and method is provided for constructing the framework of a staircase or terrace seating, having a plurality of modular brackets which are assembled in combination with wooden or steel or composite lumber structural members to result in the risers. Each of the brackets of the present invention has a bottom edge, a front and lower section, a back end edge, a top section and bracing members, so that a staircase or terrace seating can be constructed by forming at least a pair of side frames.

1 . A bracket for use in the construction of a riser comprising: 
 (a) at least one bottom edge;    (b) a front section;    (c) at least one back end edge;    (d) a top section;    (e) a lower section; and    (f) at least one bracing member.    
   
   
       2 . A bracket according to  claim 1 , wherein the bracing member is adaptedly shaped for positioning and secure fastening to a structural member.  
   
   
       3 . A bracket according to  claim 2 , wherein the bracing member is comprised of at least one aperture for secure attachment of said bracket to said structural member.  
   
   
       4 . A bracket according to  claim 1 , wherein the top section is comprised of apertures for secure attachment of treads thereon.  
   
   
       5 . A bracket according to  claim 1 , wherein the bracket is made of reinforced plastics material.  
   
   
       6 . A system for the construction of a riser framework, comprising: 
 (a) a plurality of modular brackets; and    (b) structural members;    wherein the brackets are suitably positioned along the structural members and securely attached thereon resulting in a series of risers.    
   
   
       7 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the brackets comprise bracing members with apertures for secure attachment of said brackets to said structural members.  
   
   
       8 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the brackets are made of reinforced plastics material.  
   
   
       9 . A system according to  claim 6 , wherein the structural members are made of wood, steel or composite lumber.  
   
   
       10 . A method for the construction of a riser framework, comprising the steps of: 
 (a) cutting to length structural members;    (b) securely positioning and fastening a plurality of modular brackets onto said structural members; and    (c) securely positioning the resulting risers in place.