Spiral Stairs Are An Attractive Alternative To Traditional Staircases Saving Space And Affordable

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Spiral stairs are functional and can be a focal point of creative architectural beauty in a room. Whether the installation of the spiral stairs is for a home, office, shop indoors or externally they will make a statement.

The spiral stairs have been chosen by many homeowners that want to impress and save space. Traditional stairs can bite into a room's floor area and with the low footprint of the spiral stairs, the saved space can be utilized for more important purposes.

Spiral stairs are usually the centrepiece because they create drama and are aesthetically appealing. These stairs can be bespoke or purchased in a kit form with instructions on how to install them. The kit spiral stairs are recommended for a light traffic area as they are not as strong as the main staircases built to endure lots of feet.

Clockwise or anti-clockwise the corkscrew design of spiral stairs is versatile and convenient, depending on the room layout they can fit into most designs. Moving furniture or people with mobility issues could find these stairs challenging. However, there are many designs to fit most lifestyles.

Considerations ...
... when choosing to install spiral stairs are to think of the stair's impact on each level, both the ground and first level and the placement of the stairs in both rooms.

Make sure that the stairs are accessible from the correct side. Design the size and style for the functions of the stairs because at the end of the day they need to be functional as well as attractive.

Designing bespoke spiral stairs with professional designers and installers can be a task as the choices are unlimited for the parts that make up the system. Spiral stairs are designed around a central pole and the balustrades and treads are fitted to the pole which gives the impressive look.

• Balustrades are the uprights that are affixed to the stair and handrail. These are available in many different styles. Traditionally carved wood spindles but in recent years a more modern look is sheets of glass or metal.
• Handrails are a balancing aid and used every time a person ascends or descends the stairs choosing a durable material is important. Some options include rope, leather, and wood. Steel can be manipulated to form a curve quite effortlessly and has a long lifespan.
• Treads are what they sound like the place that a person treads on and these treads are made from different materials to match the style of the room and balustrades and handrails. Steel is popular as a tread as is wood and even stone.
• Risers are the backs of the steps between the treads if a home or business owner decides to leave these open as many people do, they cannot be larger than 100mm for the safety of little children.
• Stringers are the side connections for the treads and risers to fit into and can be shaped in different ways to suit the spiral stair's final look.

In the UK there are regulations governing the installation of spiral stairs there cannot be any gaps larger than 99mm. With designs such as Parisienne, Victorian or Scandinavian which are already manufactured at 1067 or 1194 which are too wide and will not pass UK building standards. To combat this, it is possible to attach riser bars.

Whatever the choice has a spiral stair experienced company to assist from design to install is advisable as this is not an easy project to tackle alone. The qualified team will be able to accomplish the exact vision with the materials that will complement the overall look and be able to keep on budget.

Spiral stairs have been popular for decades from wood treads and wrought iron handrails to galvanised steel and glass balustrade sheets. They have form and function and will remain popular for decades to come.

About Us
Spiral Stair Systems is a company that cares about its customers and offers bespoke, and kit form spiral staircases. Clients are from the commercial and private sectors and receive professional service from the experienced staff at Spiral Stair Systems.

There are many different materials to choose from and styles that are possible and available. Working closely with the client Spiral Stair Systems will assist them in making the correct decisions for either traditional or contemporary styles.

Spiral Stair Systems are leaders in their industry with an extensive range of spiral staircases available to choose from. Wood, glass, steel, acrylic, kit forms and external staircases the team at Spiral Stair Systems are qualified to assist with all questions and valuable advice.

For more information visit Spiral Stair Systems.