The Different Types of Staircases
Are you going to build or renovate, thinking a lot about the types of staircases? That will create a stunning impact on your infrastructure?
As you all know a stair is a combination of different forms or shapes. The building that helps in connecting one portion of the building to the other portion is the staircase.
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Building the staircase
After the erection of the foundation, the next stage in the building construction of the House can be either of the following two options. Simultaneously, the staircase can be built. The stairs are useful as they can serve as the pathway to the upper floors for carrying building materials. It is a utility construction, designed to bridge a vertical distance, for example between two floors.
Planning a staircase
Previously, the staircase was merely a functional part of a home. But, now it is increasingly gaining prominence as a key, focal piece in interior design.
You can choose between curved, cantilevered, spiral, and suspended steel, glass, timber, copper, and aluminum structures – there are countless possibilities thanks to clever design and engineering.
The shape of the staircase
Some of the different shapes of staircases are Straight, Stairs with landings, Curved, Arched, Spiral, and Circular. When choosing the shape of the staircase, the following aspects should be taken into account: Space available, Intensity of usage, Form (Shape) preferred, Convenience and safety.
Designing a staircase
Since the staircase is used all the time to access other floors, the following points must be taken into consideration in the design of the stairs, to ensure a comfortable climb.
Split staircase
It is always preferable to have a ‘Split staircase’ also known as a ‘staircase with a landing’ as it forces the climber to rest, and pause for a few seconds, thus making the climb more comfortable. A split stairway also uses up minimal floor space. There are many different types of staircases-with-landings such as the Straight stair with landing, L-shaped, double L-shaped, and U-shaped staircases.
Staircase width:
The width of each flight of the staircase should be 3′ or 3’6″. If space restricts, then you can compromise with a 2’6″ wide flight.
Tread-To-Riser ratio: Usually stairs have 10″ or 11″ treads (the horizontal step on which you place your feet) and 6″ or 7″ risers (the vertical height between treads). It is important to make sure the total of the tread and riser should add up to 17 inches. This means that as the tread gets shorter, the riser should get steeper for the stair to feel comfortable as you climb. There are limits, of course. A riser of more than 8¼ inches is going to be too steep for many people.
Consistent treads and risers: If you stumble or trip on a staircase, it is probably due to an odd tread or riser that is not the same size as the others. Our bodies get into a rhythm when climbing or descending, and even half an inch of difference can throw us off. So while planning stairs, keep in mind the extra thickness of the flooring (that will be added later), while calculating the riser and tread dimensions.
Ceiling Height: On the way up, people will bump their heads if the ceiling is too low. On the way down, it’s hard to judge ceiling height, so people will duck if it looks too close. To prevent this, as much ceiling height as possible should be given. The distance from the highest tread below a ceiling should be at least 80 inches, or 6 feet 8 inches.
CONSTRUCTION OF STAIRCASE:
Staircase drawings: The Construction Contractor in Coimbatore has to follow the staircase drawing given by the architect along with the details of the structural stairs prepared by the structural designer. The construction of the stairs depends on the design and materials used.
The slight slope of tread: The treads should very slight slope towards the front for comfort in climbing and to make sure that the rainwater in open staircases does not stagnate and will flow out.
Grooves in treads: It is advisable to have 2 or 3 groove marks along the length of the tread towards the outer edge, to give proper grip to the climber. Grooves can be cut in the flooring material used to cover the steps – whether it is Kadappa or Granite.
Conclusion
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