In this article let's discuss the existing types of staircases. The form of the staircase in plan determines its type. According to their form the staircases can be with straight flights, with s
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Stair Angle.
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In previous sections we discussed the issues related to fundamentals of stairs construction, to regulations and requirements imposed upon staircases, we discussed types, models, methods of staircase
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This section describes the basic names of stairs parts and terms you should know to build a staircase. With these terms you will better orient yourself when reading the following pages.
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The entry step of the stairway is the first step we pay attention to when go upstairs, and the first step we start moving from. The entry step may be manufactured in a common fashion, jus
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Newels serve two important purposes in the flights of stairs. First of all, newels function as load-bearing elements. Newel posts serve as a bearing both inside and outside the flight of stair
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The handrail of the stairs serves as support for your hand when you go up or down. The handrail also serves as an attaching point of the top part of balusters. At first view everything seems very
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Balusters fulfill a function of a protective barrier in the stair flight. They support the handrail, fill the space under it and make it safer to go upstairs. No other element in the stair flight ca
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