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Deluxe Compact Space Saving Paddle Stairs Suits Floor to Upper Floor Heights of up to 2.98m

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Building codes are set up to provide minimum standards for public health and safety. It is important to follow these regulations as they will end up saving you a lot of money in enforced changes. In this guide, we intend to cover the building regulations regarding staircases. In case you have any doubts regarding stair regulations in the United Kingdom, you should consider consulting a specialist. What are the current UK Building Regulations for staircases? Stairparts Aswell as offering complete sets of stairs we also offer stair parts, We offer Stair spindles , newel posts handrails etc all at huge savings off the recommended retail prices. Any doors constructed near the staircase will have to swing further than 400mm from the front of the staircase. Inclusive free next day delivery on top of an unbeatable price ‐ beware of "hidden" delivery charges or slow 2,3,4 or even 5 day delivery times!

Treads are rebated and screwed into the stair stringers (sides) for maximum strength‐ other are just screwed and may twist, creak and become loose Despite the orthodox design of space saving stairs, which are popular with homeowners who have had a loft conversion, with an Abbott-Wade creation we ensure your staircase will be perfectly safe for use by all who come into or live in your home. If the drop of your paddle stairs is going to be more than 600mm then you will need to include balustrading to protect users of the staircase from falling. A handrail will also give people using the staircase who are a little uneasy on their feet a helping hand when ascending or descending via the paddle stairs. Space Saver Stairs UK The staircases should have handrails on at least one side if they have a minimum width of one metre. If the staircase is wider than one metre, it must have handrails on both sides. You will not need to include any handrails on the bottom two steps. The polished beech wood treads with a light (natural) or dark dye are of a special shape to guarantee maximum utilisation of space without compromising the stair functionality. The staircase is supplied with one side railing. Karina 11 shaped treads, steel supporting structure and railing on the internal side... all included in the price! Abbott-Wade were formed in 1996 and since then they have been designing, supplying and installing paddle stairs in homes up and down the country. As the name suggests, spacing saving stairs are perfect for homes with limited space. Because of this, many homeowners decide to utilise glass into the design to create a further impression of increased space. Normally this is combined with timber steps to create a strong and durable flight of stairs. Space Saving Stairs DesignApproved Document K is part of a series of documents that make up the Building Regulations, which are the minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings in England and Wales. The guidelines set out in Approved Document K are intended to ensure that stairs, ramps, and guards are safe, accessible, and easy to use for all people, regardless of their age or physical abilities. Failure to follow the guidelines could result in a building not meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations, which could lead to legal issues and potentially compromise the safety of the building’s occupants. All Abbott Wade paddle stairs are expertly constructed in line with current UK building regulations, so they’re guaranteed to be 100% safe. Manufactured from the highest quality timber, our space saving stairs will not only free up some room in your home, but will look sleek and stylish, too. Bespoke Stairs Aswell as our standard specification stairs we also produce Bespoke staircases take a look at the Prescott Staircase and the Brooklyn Staircase.

The biggest benefit of paddle stairs is obvious – they take up less space than a linear or modular staircase. The steeper gradient means a flight of paddle stairs can be up to half the size of a traditional flight, saving at least a third of that space for other things. General Access Stairs: These are stairs that are used by the general public and have to be designed to accommodate a wide range of users. The recommended maximum height for each step on a general access stair is 170mm, while the minimum is 150mm.The government has not specified the minimum or maximum rise of staircases in the UK. However, you should note that the average total rise of staircases is 2,600mm. Also, remember that the handrails and landings must have a minimum height of 900mm. Above the pitch line, you will need to plan for a clear headroom of at least 2,000mm. There are many names for paddle stairs, including paddle flights, space-saver stairs, paddle treads and alternating tread staircases. Whatever you prefer to call them, we’re here to tell you why paddle stairs could be the problem-solver you’ve been searching for. The staircase needs to be positioned appropriately so that any swings of the door don’t hit the front of the staircase. In the UK, you can also choose to build staircases with open risers but remember to ensure that a 100mm ball cannot go through these gaps.

Our space saver staircases are built in the UK to suit the Building regulations set out to cover England and Wales.

Building regulations for loft staircases

Another benefit is that paddle stairs look very unique. They can provide a visually interesting feature in an otherwise boring space, and you can make them even more appealing by painting or staining them. Paddle stairs can even incorporate different materials like timber, metal, and glass. The pitch of the stairs – the angle formed by the line of the floor at the bottom and the line along the nosing of the treads – must be no steeper than 42°. It must be a straight flight of stairs, with at least 2000mm of headroom (2 metres) for the people ascending or descending. Staircases must be constructed in accordance with certain government regulations. These guidelines have been set to ensure the safety of anyone who uses the stairs and failing to follow these rules can cost you later on.

Yes, all paddle stairs must comply with the guidelines in the Building Regulations Approved Document Part K. Installing such a staircase that doesn’t follow this guide is considered unsafe and illegal.Whilst it’s popular to opt for a straight flight of alternating tread stairs, it’s possible to achieve different arrangements. Choosing an L or U-shaped configuration for your paddle stairs could free up even more of your valuable floor space. The maximum tread rise (vertical height) must be 220mm, and the minimum tread going (horizontal length) must also be 220mm. It should have handrails on both sides, even if it’s against a wall. Most importantly, it must not be the dwelling’s main staircase, and should only access one room. A paddle staircase is a compact staircase that has alternating treads rather than regular steps. This allows the staircase to have a steeper gradient, therefore requiring less space for the same number of treads. The difference is that paddle stairs are more like half-treads.

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