A staircase is a simple and elegant way for people to move between floors. The layout, design and execution by the builder all play a part in determining how safely and comfortably a stair accomplishes this task. Lingo to know: Tread: The horizontal board you walk on, usually at least 1 inch thick Riser: The vertical board between treads …
Are you looking to add curbside appeal to your home? One of the quickest and easiest ways to give your home a unique look is by installing metal railing. Attractive and well-built metal railing will enhance your exteriors while adding beauty and safety to the home. Here are more benefits of metal railing: High Resistance: Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal, which means …
Stairs are a permanent piece of furniture in the home. People will pay a great deal of time and effort picking out fixtures, tile, countertops and trim, and often pay little time selecting the turnings and wrought iron accessories on their staircases. In most cases the countertops and even tile will be ripped out and replaced, but that trusty stair will stand …
There are countless ways to refinish your stairs. In this brief overview, we’ll look at four of the most common stair types and the materials used. They include: iron balusters, hardwoods, spiral staircases and exterior railing. Staircase Basics The design and construction of a staircase is crucial to the safety and comfort of the occupants of a house. Regulations have …
Stair Safety – Stair Solution knows that your interior or exterior stairs are an integral part of the architecture for any home. As a day-to-day utilitarian item, stairs are a wonderful way to choreograph movement through a home and stair safety should be considered early in the process. In all of a stair’s beauty, choreography and craft are elements that combine …
January 23, 2015 – When it comes to beautiful stairs and accessories, wrought iron products like iron balusters enjoy a very special position. In recent years, wrought iron stair parts and accessories are widely considered to be among the most beautiful products of their kind. Where once there was a general misconception that wrought iron parts are crude in nature …