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Steel Stairs |
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The most challenging facet of
building a staircase is designing it because of the fact
that no two staircases are the same. There are numerous
variables including stair type, railing style, tread type
and individual dimensions such as height, width, and length
that make each staircase unique in its own way. Determining
all of these variables involves equal parts imagination and
engineering. The four most common types of stairs are
straight stairs, curved stairs, circular stairs and spiral
stairs. It is also possible to have stairs which are a
combination of different types. All of these staircases may
present a number of complications such as obscure angles,
shapes and inclines; however, no situation is too
complicated for our talented craftsmen. In the following
pages, you will find a sampling of the many stairs, which
have rolled through G&E Steel’s doors over the years. |
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Straight Stairs |
The only common element for all
straight stairs is the straight stringers. However, the
nature of the stringers does not limit the versatility of
this stair type because the stringers can be arranged in
numerous positions to make up an infinite number of
possibilities. This type of stair possesses several
sub-types and is the most common. Approximately 90% of all
stairs can be categorized as straight. |
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Curved Stairs |
In plan view, curved stairs have two or more centers of
curvature. |
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In plan view, circular stairs have an open circular form
with a single center of gravity. |
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A spiral staircase has a closed circular form and
possesses a central supporting column. |
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