Ladder on a metal frame in a private house
A staircase with a metal frame is a practical option for connecting the first and second floors. This staircase combines metal strength, long service life and the possibility of decoration with high-quality finish. This version of the stairs will always be interesting and appropriate, combined with any interior, while guaranteeing reliability.
Kinds
There are a lot of types of stairs, they can be divided in the following directions:
- Functionality - special, brownie and landscape.
- Their location is external or internal.
- Purpose - entrance, interfloor, workers and checkpoints.
- Type of construction.
- Material.
In this case, only the variant of the internal interfloor staircase is of interest, it remains only to choose the optimal type and material used.
Materials for stairs with metal frame
The main materials that can be used to make such a ladder: metal, wood and concrete. In terms of strength, concrete takes the leading place, but it is not always appropriate because of its size. For cozy houses with a small area it is better to use a tree, it will be very aesthetically pleasing and interesting. In addition, this option is environmentally friendly, which is very popular in 2018. The only drawback of such a ladder is the relatively low level of strength.
A sufficiently compact, durable and interesting option will be a ladder made of metal. Many options are now available with good durability. As a finish, manual forging can be used. However, not everyone likes cold metal, so it is best to use a combination of metal and wood.
Types of designs
In general, many types of designs and types are now offered, so only the main ones should be distinguished:
1. Spiral - spiral type staircase, often used in houses with limited space. The trapezoidal steps are located around a metal pipe and are attached to it with a narrow side. Easy to install, on-site, no additional training required. To order a staircase, it is enough to know the dimensions of the room and the height of the first floor.
2. Marching stairs - is a continuous row. It takes up a lot of space and can only be installed in houses with huge living space. If the staircase turns out to be long, then it can be broken up by spans (small flat areas).
3. Lifting on inclined beams. Beams are a support, steps are stacked on top. Often, metal is used here as I-beams, channels and profile pipes.
4. Steps from the wall. In this case, one of the sides is attached to the wall, there are console and boltsev options. In the first case, there are no jumpers; steps simply hang in the air. In the second version, metal elements connecting the external side of the steps are used with bolts. It is not used if there are elderly people or children at home.
5. Staircase to the bowstring. In general, the principle is similar to kosour. The only difference is that here the steps are inserted into the grooves, which are designed for this and are small nests.
6. The spinal staircase. This option is the most original and interesting. All elements are connected in such a way that outwardly it looks like a real ridge.
In total, there are three main types of metal frames:
- Closed. The standard version consists of two Kosoures made of channel and welded from metal steps.
- Swing. It includes 3 elements: two narrow converging marches to one, which is wider for them. It is installed only in houses with a large area.
- Open. The basis is a profile pipe. There are no criminals in this option, and only one kosour is used, it is located in the center.
Choosing the best staircase option
At the moment, the buyer is offered many different options, and the choice becomes difficult. What is better to choose, what to pay attention to first of all and how to choose the best option for your home?
First of all, when choosing a staircase, you need to take into account the area of housing, the type of room where it is supposed to be installed. After this, you should take into account the style of the house, pick up a staircase that can complement it or emphasize it. One of the main criteria is the safety of guests living in the house. If children or elderly people live in the house, then the staircase should be as safe as possible in order to avoid possible injuries and physical damage. To do this, you need to use the required number of balusters, correctly choose the height of the steps, their width.
If at home there is a small child, then one or two steps or more balusters are needed. Children are very curious and there is a risk that they will want to stick their heads between the steps, which can lead to injuries, this should be avoided by carefully considering the design of the stairs.
If the height of the first floor is about three meters, then it is best to use a flight of stairs, as it is the most convenient and safe. In this case, it is necessary to proceed from free space, taking into account the structural features of the stairs: the angle of elevation should be 30-45 degrees, and the distance between the steps in height is 15-17 centimeters. If the ceilings are very high, then the steps are divided into two or more flights, horizontal platforms are installed between them.
If you are planning a pantry or closet, it is best to use risers. It is also better to use them if the space under the steps will be actively used. This option will avoid the accumulation of dust and its sedimentation.
A spiral (spiral) staircase is the most practical option, it is especially relevant in houses with limited space. If there is practically no free space, then you can use the stairs called "goose step". In this case, it is calculated that a person will take alternate steps with two legs, constantly changing the height of the lift. Best used for basement or roof, not suitable for families with senior citizens or children.
To realize bold ideas, you can use the spinal and curved stairs, but you need to calculate the space, since they take up a lot of space.