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THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN UPGRADING TIMBER STAIRCASES

08 June 2018

A well-made timber staircase is a thing of timeless elegance. They exude, simultaneously, a sense of power and gravitas, while appearing refined and classy all at the same time. A timber staircase can be a very costly investment, but it is something that is sure to last for generations to come, if properly installed and maintained, especially if the materials used to make the staircase are of high quality. Still, there may come a time in its life where a little upgrading is necessary. This may be due to a number of different factors, but more often than not, timber […]

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MAINTENANCE OF EXTERIOR TIMBER STAIRS TO PRESERVE WOOD QUALITY

30 May 2018

If you have an older home and you want to preserve the wood quality of your exterior timber stairs, to prevent rotting and to protect it from exposure to the elements, then there are some maintenance tips you can do yourself. Special care treatments can effectively prolong the life of your exterior timber stairs and also improve their appearance. How to Preserve Wood Quality of Your Exterior Timber Stairs Here are some things that can be done to preserve the wood quality of your exterior timber stairs: Replace Damaged Boards and Railing: Damaged or rotting railing and boards should be replaced, […]

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EXTERNAL TIMBER STAIRCASES: WHY WOOD QUALITY MATTERS

15 May 2018

There is a certain attractive appeal about timber that a lot of people find irresistible. Whether it is the combination of its rusticity and the fact that it can be shaped, tooled, and refined to a very fine standard, or simply because it is a product of nature that exudes its own appeal, timber has always been one of the most favoured building material for nearly all cultures. Staircases are just some of the many important structures that are built almost entirely from timber – a practice that dates back to the Medieval Period of Western architecture. While indoor staircases […]

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STAIRCASE RENOVATION AND REPLACEMENT: IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER

30 April 2018

While it is not common that a staircase needs to be replaced, often times home owners want to change the type of staircase to meet their aesthetic tastes. A well-made and installed timber staircase can last many decades, or longer, if it is maintained regularly. Sometimes because of a change in building codes staircases may have to be altered or even replaced, for the sake of safety. Many times, a staircase can be effectively renovated just by replacing the balustrade, either to add a specific modern appeal or to reduce the spaces between posts, to make them safer if there […]

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INTERIOR STAIR RAILINGS: WHY DESIGN MATTERS?

13 April 2018

For owners of multilevel homes, choosing interior stair railing designs can be a challenge. With the amount of choices available, property owners often question if interior stair railing designs really do matter? It does matter, if you want to achieve a particular design style, or bring more variety into your home, then choosing just the right interior stair railing design will be very helpful. Whether you like the minimal lines of wire or cable interior stair railings, or you want a more rustic appeal that wood offers, choosing the right materials should create a beautiful atmosphere that will help to […]

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