Staircase is an essential attribute of any home. It is unlikely that you will meet even a one-story building that does not have a staircase structure. Although it can be not only part of the house, but also an independent element. After all, a ladder, the meaning of the word, implies a process when literally climbing through something or somewhere. Surely everyone in the country, and at home too, has a stepladder. The design can be both a purely functional element of the structure, and an interior decoration that emphasizes its stylistic orientation.
What is a ladder
Staircase is a special part of the building that provides the ability to move between different floors in the same building, enter it when it is above ground level. They can be located both outside the building and inside. They can be transitions between different parts of buildings or buildings in general. They may consist of one or more spans or marches. Thus, it becomes clear that the lexical meaning of the word ladder is a structure consisting of a series of steps, crossbeams, which helps to climb or descend from floor to floor.
March - an integral part of the stairs, which consists of a certain number of steps located incontinuous row. They are attached to inclined beams. Wooden beams are called bowstrings, and iron beams are called stringers. Can be made from various materials. That part of the step on which we step is called the tread. And between them is a riser. That is, a ladder is something with which they climb, climb onto something, through something.
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They may have a different slope, which will depend on their purpose, features of the layout of the house, material, style direction and so on. In the article you can see examples of stairs, photos of structures made of different materials:
External appearance directly depends on the design features, design features. They can be of the following types:
- Master stairs - this is the most common option. If you do not need to save space and space, marching will be the best choice. Its name indicates that such a construction consists of marches, which, in turn, are made up of a minimum of three, and a maximum of fifteen steps. If you make more steps, it will be difficult to climb. As a rule, the number of steps in such stairs is ten or eleven, which, in turn, are open or closed.
- A spiral staircase is the best way to save space. Similar options are installed where there is simply not enough space for straight lines. Of course, a spiral staircase is less convenient for both ascent and descent, but, in addition to saving space, they are an interior decor.
- On the Bolts. This is the staircase tomodern style, looks airy, light. The design seems to be suspended on special mounts - bolts.
Which shape and design to choose
Staircase is not only a necessity, functionality, style and interior element, its design must match the room. The type and shape of the stairs are selected based on its purpose (at the entrance to the house, at the entrance, between floors, in a private house), the size of the available space.
For example, if there is very little space for it, you will need to choose a screw. By the way, it can be not only twisted in a spiral, round, but also four-, octagonal, and so on. It can be arc, in the form of an ellipse, mounted in small parts or large modules. The smaller the room, the more difficult it will be to install large parts.
What material is made of
Stairs to the floor, located inside a private house, are most often spiral, as it saves space. It is usually made from wood. This is a malleable, easily processed material, so you can create any shape from it that you like, decorate it with carvings and other decorative elements. You can install both near the wall and in the middle of the room.
Materials for the manufacture of stairs are chosen durable, those that can withstand loads well, wear-resistant. Particular attention is paid to the material from which the steps are made. After all, they bear the bulk of the load. They can be made of metal, glass, stone, wood, artificial stone can be used onconcrete base. For example, an excellent interior solution would be a staircase in the house, the photo of which you see below.
Advantages and disadvantages of materials
Stairs can be made from the same material or combined. Keep in mind that glass steps may turn yellow over time. Also, do not choose pine for stairs, as it is too soft and easily damaged. Teak, walnut, ash and some other hardwoods are preferred. They are not subject to excessive moisture and mechanical damage.
Metal stairs are the most durable, they are not damaged or deformed for a long time. Chrome-plated steel will last about five years, but brass will definitely darken. For a stone staircase to last for a long time, choose granite and other hard natural stone. The structure made of natural marble, unfortunately, will last no more than two years in its original form, after which traces of wiping of the material will become clearly visible on the steps.
Metal with wooden steps - further on the picture.
Wooden with elegant railings - these can often be found in private mansions.
How to choose a ladder for a private house
Companies involved in the design and installation of stairs in the house, offer a huge selection of them. And in order not to get confused, you need to rely on some criteria when choosing.
If you have kids in your house, it's best tostop your choice on the option of a marching staircase. She's safer than the others. You can make it straight or with turns and platforms on them. But keep in mind that such a staircase design takes up a lot of space. Inside the house, it can be made of wood, outside - from the material that fits the rest of the building.
To save space, a screw or on bolts is suitable, they can be made from different materials, including their combinations, as well as in different styles. For example, in high-tech style.
The main criteria for choosing stairs
The choice of stairs depends on many factors: the purpose of the building, the number of floors, the layout, and so on. If the house is private, the age category of those living in it is also taken into account. The materials from which the rest of the house is built also matter.
If the house has a small area, you need to make one platform on the stairs between marches, the dimensions of which should preferably not be less than the width of the flight of stairs itself. The width of the steps should be the same. So that two people can freely fit on it and pass without interference when moving towards each other. And the steps should be no higher than twenty centimeters, otherwise the ascent of the stairs will be too steep, while its maximum slope is a right angle.
