StairCalc - Stair Framing & Formwork Calculator For Carpenters

Business | Utilities

iOS

STAIRS FRAMING & FORMWORK CALCULATOR -
Stair calc is designed for carpenters, contractors and builders who need accurate results that meet multiple limits on values entered.
Setup multiple restrictions (simultaneously) as required in many codes including 2R + D.
Simple to use with lots of help. Data is accessible within 2 touches.
No need to remember in which order to enter data - updates after each entry.
Metric or Imperial.
Also includes a general calculator simplified for construction calculations including a tape which can be emailed.

STAIRCALC INCLUDES:-

- Number and size of step risers,

- Number and size of treads, step inclines,

- Step incline,

- Stairwell opening,

- The calculations allow for situations where the overall stair rise is fixed or the stair run is fixed or both rise and run are fixed allowing maximum flexibility.

-Set restrictions (or not) on acceptable min/max values for -
Step Riser Heights(R)
Tread Depth (TD) also known as Tread Going.
Step incline values.
Also ability to apply step slope formula 2R+TD - where applicable.

EASY TO USE GENERAL CALCULATOR:

General calculator with simple layout suitable for many building calculations not covered in the stairs tabs.

In addition to the standard decimal input it allows calculating perimeters,areas, volumes etc. directly in feet, inches & fractions or in decimal feet or decimal inches. - when required.

With scrollable on screen tape which can be emailed - notes or stored photos can to be added to the email for reference purposes.

Also allowed selection of rounding options for decimal and fractions (of inches).

EXTENSIVE HELP:
Extensive help throughout - tap ‘Help when available for initial guidance, double tap on most buttons or under settings, easy to use onsite. Information is either seen at a glance or readily accessible without having to recalculate and is no more than 2 taps away. Colours are changeable depending on glare and visual requirements. No need to remember in which order to enter data.
Access alternate functions by Long Pressing (press and hold for a second)- values change with selection. This is also available for rise/run, setting restrictions on/off and selecting certain restriction options.
In addition it is also available in the general calculator to allow selection of rounding options for decimals and fractions of an inch.and clearing the tape.


The app requires IOS7.0 or later and has been optimised for all iPhones and iPads using IOS7.0+ - in portrait mode as per the iPhone.

About The Developer
Infoguide is part of a small building firm based in Western Australia and this app was created by a former Roof Framing Carpenter for our team of carpenters. We believe it will be as helpful to other carpenters as it was for us.