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Here you will find an extensive glossary of staircase related terminology, including definitions and descriptions of frequently misunderstood or unknown terms.
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| Top Nosing | This is the top tread which is used to cover the trimmer- this sits flush with the upper floor level  |
| Total Going | The total going of a flight of stairs is the horizontal distance between the face of the first nosing and the back of the last riser. The individual going of a step is measured from face of nosing to face of nosing  |
| Tread | The top or horizontal surface of a step- this is the part of the stair on which you stand  |
| Trimmer | The trimmer is the joist onto which the top of the staircase rests and is fixed
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