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Spiral Stairway to heaven


Spiral Staircases are going through a renaissance as architects and developers alike begin to realise their worth in new builds. Complete Stairs Systems discuss the uses of this often overlooked household feature


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espite having been in existence for hundreds of years, spiral staircases are often overlooked by architects, house-


builders and developers alike as a viable option for a staircase in a new home. This is largely due to the myth and misconception that surrounds them of being complicated, difficult to use stair- cases. However, the reality is that spiral staircases are versatile, practical and efficient. Whether you are designing and building a single person studio, a family home or an executive apartment, there will be a spiral staircase that can be specified accordingly, and available at a price that suits.


“With space being at more of a premium than ever before, even with conventional staircases being the traditional solution for many developers, spiral staircases are increasingly being used to provide more of a space saving solution”


Now, with space being at more of a premium


than ever before, even with conventional stair- cases being the traditional solution for many developers, spiral staircases are increasingly being used to provide more of a space saving solution, in turn freeing up much needed floor space. For a spiral staircase that meets modern


building regulations, as a main or primary stair- case, the overall diameter will be in the area of just 1850 – 1900mm, yet this will still easily pro- vide the minimum required 800mm of clear tread width. Moreover, their layout is such that they can be very easily accommodated within a


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