More staircase headaches!

[billemery]

It occurs to me that there is easier way to solve this problem.

Create an open below room large enough to fit the landings and the stairs. Create the landings at the proper height; the lower landing is built on the first floor so the lower stair will connect with it. The upper stair is built on the second floor so the upper stair will connect with it. Build your stairs to the landings. Once they are connected simply pull the main floor in under the landings. The stairs should remain connected to the landing, and not revert to the floor.

This is perhaps the best method because you don't have to mess with the stairs and the framing will build correctly