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Custom Staircase Designs and Ideas for 2020

24 January 2020

Unknown to many, stairs are commonly the feature of an entrance. After the front entry door, it is the first place of welcome and greeting in a home. The entryway has the opportunity to set the feeling and tone for the rest of the home. Although there are so many spaces in a home that require our attention, like for example the kitchen, bathroom, living room, etc, homeowners cannot help but exert effort, time and resources to invest in designing staircases. This is because a staircase can tie together all aspects of your home. Not only are stairs and railing […]

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Choosing Between Timber or Wrought Iron Balusters for Your Home: Important Differences to Keep in Mind

09 January 2020

Balusters, otherwise known as stair spindles, are architecturally essential to many stairways. These architectural tools have two most popular kinds, namely the timber and the wrought iron balusters. Both styles provide the structural support you need for a safe and code compliant stairway, but there are some important differences to keep in mind. Below are some of them. Timber Balusters Offer a More Traditional Look If you’re aiming for a traditional look for your home, timber balusters are the perfect choice. Thanks to a wide variety of turned and blocked shapes, timber balusters offer a multitude of design options. The […]

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Properties of Blackbutt Timber: What Makes it a Great Material for Staircases?

16 December 2019

Whatever your property is, having a sturdy staircase is important to access other areas of your property. Low-lying properties like home and some offices maximise the presence of staircases to get to another floor. Since homes tend to change their design plans more often than other properties, then changing the material for staircases may not be a new thing for homeowners. As you all know, staircases may be made from different materials such as stones and timber. One of the most common materials for staircases is timber, which can be broken down further into numerous types. Among the best timber […]

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Outdoor Timber Stairs: Reasons that Make Merbau Timber the Ideal Material to Use

09 December 2019

If you are planning to add another floor outside your house, then adding stairs must be the next thing that you have in mind. Let’s say you want to build a deck that will cater to exterior spaces for entertainment, patios, and other related places. Having outdoor stairs with your external deck can be useful since you don’t have to use or convert the stairs found inside your home. Adding outdoor stairs cost cheaper than renovating and retrofitting your indoor stairs. Considering the vast amount of material choices for stairs, you must know that there is one type of material […]

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The Pros and Cons of Timber Balustrades

22 November 2019

For sure, most homes with a second floor and more have stairs that are carefully designed and constructed according to the owners’ preferences. However, there may be instances that they have to redesign and reconstruct the stairs for various personal reasons. This instance calls for a new hunt for materials, design, structure, and more for their stairs at home. One of the main parts of the stairs is the balustrade. Balustrades are composed of small columns topped by a rail, which helps the people flight the stair safely. These balustrades prevent people from falling while going up or down the […]

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