Custom Staircase Designs
True Radius Curve Stairs
follow the arc of a circle
Combination Curved and Straight Stairways
may be used in some cases depending on space. Though these stairs
can be distinctive and solve space issues, they will often cost
more than a true radius stair and the pitch change where radius
and straight sections join will require careful CAD planning
to give a graceful rail transition.
Supported Staircases have weight
bearing walls underneath them, usually enclosing a closet, half
bath or basement stairwell beneath
Inside Radius Free-Standing Staircases
feature only the inside radius of the stair as free-standing
while the outside radius is supported.
Free-standing Staircases do
not have any intermediate supports. The staircase must bear
its own weight and provide stability without the structural
support of a wall. These staircases must be carefully designed
and may require engineering studies and the use of structural
steel support.
