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options on the market. Whilst there are many
modern designs, the combination of a
traditional structured staircase, with glass
balustrade, gives an open feel.
Complying with Building Regulations
If the new staircase is for a new build or a large
refurbishment it will have to comply with the
Many suppliers will be able to provide a pretty • Helical stairs (staircases tapering around a current building regulations; these are Part K for
accurate price based on the shape of the staircase central void) straight flight, quarter and half turn and BS5395
and approximate measurements. For production The styles on the market are generally split for spirals and helicals. If you do not require
exact measurements will be required and these into two categories; traditional with closed risers planning permission for the work you are
are generally either taken by the supplier or the and contemporary styles with open risers and carrying out, strictly speaking the stairs don’t
builder / joiner / architect on site. glass balustrade. have to comply with the regulations, but do bear
in mind that the staircase might be inspected
Available Shapes and Styles? Selection of Staircase Materials should you later sell the property. The
Staircases come in many forms:- Due to the ever changing demand, staircases regulations generally cover the relationship
• Straight flight stairs are now available in a vast range of materials. between the rise and going of the staircase
• Quarter turn stairs (stairs with a 90 degree Gone are the traditional parana pine white ensuring it is not too steep to use.
turn, often referred to as dog leg flights) painted staircases and in comes steel stringers, Do not purchase a staircase without
• Half turn stairs (2 x 90 degree turns) glass treads and stainless steel balustrades. confirming with an architect / staircase supplier
• Spirals (stairs tapering around a Indeed, timber is still the popular choice for that the chosen model complies with the
central column) treads but there are glass, stone and marble relevant regulation. 241
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