Stair Copenhagen C 053 | Making of stairs

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U-shaped

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U- shaped or 180 degree turn staircase

Compared to I- shaped and L-shaped stairs, U-shaped stairs can provide the safest staircase solution. At the same time, compared to I- and L-shaped stairs, U-shaped stairs are the most complex in terms of technical solution, the most material intensive and require the most attention in terms of design, measurement, production, and installation of the staircase. A very good stair specialist is required for both measurement and installation. This is also reflected in the higher price level of U-stairs compared to equivalent alternative I- and L-shaped stairs. U-shaped stairs are an important element of interior design. Developing a good design for a U-shaped staircase requires a little more professional attention than is required for an I-shaped or L-shaped staircase.

U-shaped stairs can be solved as a fan shaped tread staircase or with a landing or a stair platform. A fan shaped tread staircase requires less interior space than a staircase with a landing. However, the space under the stairs is more spacious and has a greater use in the case of a staircase with a landing. The staircase with a landing provides an opportunity for a safer staircase solution and, if necessary, facilitates a rest stop for the user of the stairs when moving up the stairs. A fan shaped tread staircase allows the user with a normal health to move faster between floors. A staircase with a landing is easier to measure and install, it is cheaper than the equivalent fan shaped tread staircase. The fan shape tread staircase contributes to minimalist modern room design. When choosing the shape of the stairs, it is definitely worth consulting an architect, interior designer or STAIR24 specialists to find the most suitable solution.

Direction of stairs

Left

Right

Features

Turn type

Half-landing staircase type

Compared to an equivalent spiral staircase type with a half-landing staircase, the advantages and disadvantages are:

+ Safer and requiring less energy for the user
+ Requires more floor space in the building
+ Installation of the staircase is more labor-intensive

Spiral staircase type

Compared to an equivalent half-landing staircase type, a spiral staircase type has:

+ Requires less floor space in the building
+ Installation of the staircase is less labor-intensive
+ Allows the user faster inter-floor movement
+ More affordable

Landing

Stringer

Stringers of the Staircase

The stringers of the staircase are the main supporting structure of the staircase, on which the treads rest. Stringers can be traditional with a linear edge shape, in which case they are called classic type stringers, or with a stepped edge shape, in which case they are referred to as modern type stringers. For unfinished, lacquered, oiled, or stained stairs, the stringer material is laminated wood made from a wood species chosen by the customer. For painted stairs, the stringer material can be either laminated wood or laminated wood covered with HDF material.

Classic Type Stringers

In the case of classic type stringers, the treads are fixed between the stringers, into mortises processed into the sides. The joint between the tread and the stringer is made with a screw connection. Before installing the treads, the mortises are treated, which, in addition to strengthening the staircase construction, helps prevent creaking sounds caused by the movement of staircase components.

Modern Type Stringers

In the case of modern type stringers, the treads are supported by dowel joints on the horizontally processed upper edges of the stringers. For modern staircase stringers, the term “saddle stringer” is sometimes also used.

Riser

In the case of open staircases, the space between the treads is open or partially closed with a safety strip for security reasons. The safety strip can be chosen as an optional accessory. Safety strips are attached under the treads with screws. An open staircase is more affordable than a closed staircase and also allows better light distribution in the room. In many countries, the maximum gap between the treads is regulated.

An important structural component of closed staircases are risers installed between the treads. Risers are typically finished in the same tone as the stringers and posts. If a covering paint is chosen for the risers, they are made from MDF board. However, if the risers are to be finished with lacquer, stain, oil, or left unfinished, they are made from laminated wood of the same species and quality grade as the treads. A closed staircase is structurally more rigid and capable of bearing a greater load than an open staircase. Additionally, a closed staircase can be used to create space divisions within a building if needed.

Open step

Handrail and railing position

The placement of stair handrails should be optimal for the comfort and safety of users. It is essential to consider the mobility of the staircase users and the national construction regulations in the specific country. It is important to decide whether the staircase needs one or two handrails and how to secure the handrails. As a standard, the handrail on the inner curve of the staircase is attached with balusters fixed to the stringer. The handrail on the outer curve is generally attached to the wall with handrail brackets. If the staircase is situated between walls, it can either be without handrails or have handrails attached to one or both sides with brackets. The height of the handrails is measured from the front edge of the tread to the top line of the handrail. The standard height for handrails at Stair24 is 900 mm.

Handrail profile

No handrail

Post profile

No post

Baluster profile

Baluster profile

In the selection, you will find baluster profiles such as square profile Modern, stainless steel round profile Steel round, and wooden round profile Wood round. Stair balusters are typically made from the same material as the stringers and posts, and they use a similar finish.