Baluster Studio vs LFA Stairs Pro

Baluster Studio is a field-ready layout aid for railing fabricators, deck builders, and finish carpenters. Enter the inside run, post width, baluster width, and code rule. Baluster Studio calculates the baluster count, clear spacing, on-center layout, and pass/fail status before you cut. Built for real railing work: - Flat railing and stair-rake layout support - IRC 2021 R312.1.3 and R311.7.8.1 code citations - 25 standard baluster styles plus custom dimensions - Quick Calc for one-off field checks - Local project job book for clients, addresses, and sections - Tape reads and material counts for site work - PDF export with drawings, notes, bill of materials, and disclaimers - Contractor branding for PDF packets - Worksite Mode for bright, always-awake field use Baluster Studio works fully offline. There is no account, no cloud sync, and no analytics. Projects stay on your iPhone or iPad unless you export them. Baluster Studio is a layout aid, not stamped construction drawings. Always verify measurements on site and against the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction.

LFA Stairs is the professional carpentry and design tool for laying out staircases on the jobsite. Enter the total rise and width, and you immediately get the riser and tread layout, dimensioned CAD blueprints, an interactive 3D model, and a complete cut list with every piece measured. ELEVEN STAIR TYPES • Straight • L-shape left and right • Winder L-shape • 180° U-shape • Winder U-shape • Spiral / Helical • Floating Cantilever • Curved • Mono-Stringer • Open Riser WHAT YOU GET • Riser and tread layout with exact floor arrival height • 2D CAD plan: plan view, front and side elevations, fully dimensioned • 3D stair that you can rotate and zoom with your fingers • Detail card for each piece: cut length, cross section, bevel angles, bearing points, and fasteners • Complete cut list ready for the lumberyard • Stringers, risers, treads, landings, railing, and skirtboards RAILINGS Wood balusters, wrought iron, glass panels, stainless steel cable, horizontal slats, and industrial pipe. Baluster spacing is computed automatically and checked against the clear-opening limit. BUILDING CODES Calculations follow the International Residential Code (IRC): riser height (R311.7.5.1), tread depth (R311.7.5.2), walkline in spirals (R311.7.10.1), 4-inch sphere rule for balusters (R312.1.3), landings (R311.7.6), and handrail height (R311.7.8.1). The app alerts you when any dimension falls outside IRC limits. EXPORT AND SHARE • PDF report with full technical specifications and jobsite plans • 3D and CAD exports in OBJ, DAE, and DXF IN YOUR LANGUAGE AND UNITS English and Spanish. Inches and feet, or metric. WORKS OFFLINE Calculation, design, and 3D viewer do not require an internet connection. Your projects and dimensions are saved locally on your device. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION PDF and CAD exports are included in the optional subscription. All Results tabs can be viewed without a subscription. • Monthly and annual plans with prices shown in the app for your region. • A 7-day free trial may be available to eligible new subscribers. Subscription automatically renews through your Apple ID unless canceled in iOS Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Made by LFA Interiors and Construction LLC. Privacy Policy: https://lfa-legal.surge.sh/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/