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  • Does a standard spiral staircase really exist

    It's a question we are often asked -  "Can you manufacture a standard spiral staircase in timber?"

    Whilst there are many companies around who claim to provide a standard kit, the truth of the matter is that the standard kit only refers to the centre column and features adjustable treads which can accomodate the varying floor to ceiling heights.

    The issue that prevents us and every company that offers a high quality handrail and balustrade solution is the impact the adjustable treads have on the pitch of the handrail.

    02 February 2010

  • Do You Really Need A Newel Post?

    It's no secret that the easiest (and the cheapest) way to build a staircase is to use newel posts with straight handrail in between.

    But easiest isn't always the right way and for a few extra pounds you could transform a standard stair case into something that becomes a real feature of any project.

    Yes, newel posts are there to provide the strength in structure that a staircase requires however there are techniques you can use to avoid the interruption that newel posts can sometimes create.

    27 December 2009

  • Are Your Handrails DDA Compliant?

    The Disability Discrimination Act has had a major impact on the design of handrail systems in any public or commercial environment and to assist you with your plans, we have put together this quick guide to the key elements that affect handrail and staircase design:

    07 December 2009
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