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Wire Balustrades: Reasons Why It Is Ideal for Outdoor Use

13 November 2018

Compared to indoor stairs, outdoor stairs and balustrades need to be not only strong enough to provide firm support, but made of hardy materials that can endure daily exposure to the elements. Standard designs using wood, wrought iron, steel, and stainless steel are the best material choices for outdoor balustrades because they are resistant to environmental exposure. However, stainless steel wire balustrades are considered the best. The Reasons Why Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades are Perfect for Outdoor Use There are a few types of materials available to make your outdoor stairs secure as possible, such as wood, wrought iron, steel, […]

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Staircase Design Ideas for Parents with Small Children

26 October 2018

Having kids can be a handful, especially if you are living in a two-story building. Not only are stairs a necessity, but they can be particularly dangerous for a household that has a toddler, or a baby who is still getting acquainted with getting around. It can also be very problematic for a household full of hyperactive pre-adolescents, and even more for a household where one or several children have special needs or have difficulty physically moving about. In an ideal world, to make homes safer for children, everyone two story home would have a lift to take them safely […]

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5 Signs That Indicate It’s Time to Have Your Staircase Replaced

16 October 2018

Depending on where they are located, staircases can see much foot traffic. Although, they are designed to last a long time, it doesn’t guarantee that staircases will stay in good condition forever. In fact, no matter how strong and well-designed timber staircases are, overtime, they will eventually show signs of wear and tear as people move up and down them daily. As staircases become worn they can become dangerous to use, and it may be difficult to know when it is time for a staircase to be replaced. While cracks in the wood can be an indication that stairs needs […]

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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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