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THE IMPORTANCE OF BULLNOSE IN STAIRCASES

27 September 2018

The bullnose, which is also known as the edge of a stair’s treading, is often overlooked as being nothing more than an extra aesthetic element that is expressly made to make a stair look more ‘polished’ and ‘refined’. What a lot of people do not realise is that the bullnose actually plays a very integral role in the construction of a staircase. While it may not be as important as the foundation of a staircase, the bullnose does provide just as much safety and security as the railings and balustrades. The Benefits of Bullnose in Your Staircase Here are just […]

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ENGINEERED TIMBER AS SUSTAINABLE STAIRCASE MATERIAL

14 September 2018

Timber is used all over Australia, in the construction of homes, furniture, and for many other purposes. Timber is generally well known to be an unsustainable, natural material that needs to be protected so that it is not overused. One recent solution that is becoming very popular today is the development and use of engineered timber as a sustainable material. Compared to natural timber, engineered timber is just as durable and strong. Also known as man-made wood, composite wood, and manufactured board, engineered timber is a derivative of timber products. It is constructed of a combination of wood waste from […]

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MINIMALIST STAIRCASE DESIGN STYLES

27 August 2018

If you are in the process of planning a renovation project that includes getting a new staircase for your home, then you will find that there is a lot of design styles to choose from. One of the most flexible and beautiful types are minimalist staircase design styles, for good reasons. Minimalist design styles effectively create a more open and inviting space for your home, and helps to fill your floor plans with light, making your rooms fell bigger, less cluttered, and therefore more open. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by using a minimalist staircase design. […]

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DIFFERENT MATERIAL OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR BALUSTRADES

17 August 2018

Does your home have an outside staircase? If it does, then you probably have balustrade railings? Many balustrade in residential homes are made of wood, but in the old days it was not uncommon for balustrade railings to be made from stone as well. While wood is a very common material for use as balustrades, there are different material option for outdoor balustrades today. Types of Material Options for Outdoor Balustrades There are four main types of material used today for outdoor balustrading for residential homes, these are wood balustrades, stainless steel balustrades, wrought iron balustrades, and wire balustrades. Each […]

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MOST COMMON STAIRCASE DESIGN MISTAKES TO AVOID

27 July 2018

Humans have been building staircases since the earliest civilisations took root in the world. Though the materials and designs varied depending on the culture, one thing remained a constant – staircases were durable, long-lasting, and low-maintenance. Qualities that are just as important today. History has had a myriad examples of artisanal staircases that showcased the best of a specific era’s aesthetics and craftsmanship, so much so that for a very long time they were considered something of a status symbol, especially in Western architecture. Nowadays, staircases are affordable and easily installed, thanks in part to mass-production of raw material and […]

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