Basic parameters of a staircase: what to consider when choosing
When buying a staircase, you need to decide on various factors – purpose, type of construction, materials of stair, dimensions, etc. The most difficult thing is to choose the right option based on dimensions.
Height and depth of the staircase
Height refers to the distance from the floor of the first to the floor of the second floor. The height of the staircase can be:
- For example, 2800 mm. Standard serial models for cottages and multi-level apartments are produced with a fixed height.
- For example, 2730-2940 mm. The best option, since you can choose the model you like regardless of its height and adjust the height during installation and they are made to measure.
Depth is the length that the staircase occupies in space (the length of the horizontal projection). For structures with adjustable height that are really made to order, when sawing or reducing the number of steps, the depth also decreases. The depth directly depends on the angle of inclination.
Number of steps
Climbing a long straight staircase can be quite tiring, regardless whether it is carbon neutral or not, so it is recommended to choose models with no more than 16 steps. If this is not possible due to the height, then landings are provided in the staircase structures. These are L- and U-shaped staircases with small landings. The turn of the flight of oak stairs on the landing can be 90 or 180 degrees.
Load capacity
Directly depends on the size of the staircase, the width and method of fastening the steps, materials and other parameters, presence of glass balustrade. A load of up to 180 kg is considered standard and, in most cases, sufficient. Metal spindles also play a huge role because they take up some of the weight of the structure.
