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2. Stair rod - Wikipedia

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   A stair rod, also commonly referred to as a carpet rod, is an ornamental decorative hardware item used to hold carpeting in place on steps. [ 1] (. Such long but narrow strips of carpeting are known as carpet runners or stair runners or stair carpet ). [ 2] Traditionally, stair rods were used to hold a carpet runner in place on stairs, but with ...

3. Storey pole - Wikipedia

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   Storey pole used in masonry. A storey pole (or story pole, storey rod, [1] story stick, [2] jury stick, [3] scantling, [4] scantillon [5]) is a length of narrow board usually cut to the height of one storey. [6] It is used as a layout tool for any kind of repeated work in carpentry including stair-building, framing, timber framing, siding ...

4. Fly system - Wikipedia

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   A fly system, or theatrical rigging system, is a system of ropes, pulleys, counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to fly (hoist) quickly, quietly and safely components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people. Systems are typically designed to fly components between clear ...

5. Stair carpet - Wikipedia

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   A traditional stair carpet was characterized by not covering the full width of the stair but leaving the underlying wood−stone−tile of the tread and risers open to view on the sides. This was sometimes simply to save on carpet and sometimes to expose features while preventing wear to the underlying surface. Typically, a stair carpet will ...

6. Scaffolding - Wikipedia

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   Scaffolding for rehabilitation in Madrid, Spain [1] Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, [2] is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other human-made structures. Scaffolds are widely used on site to get access to heights and ...

7. Stair tread - Wikipedia

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   Stair tread. A stair tread is the horizontal portion of a set of stairs on which a person walks. The tread can be composed of wood, metal, plastic, or other materials. In residential settings, treads can be covered in carpeting. Stair treads can come in non-slip varieties, particularly in commercial or industrial locations.