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WHAT MAKES MDF A PRACTICAL MATERIAL CHOICE FOR STAIRCASES?

15 November 2017

Timber is often the standard go-to for staircases – and for good reason; timber is durable, sustainable, not too pricey, and very aesthetically pleasing. However, timber does have a number of drawbacks that make it a not-so-ideal choice for low-maintenance staircases. For starters, not all timber is of top-quality to qualify for the truly stunning. Timber used in staircases can be damaged through regular traffic or due to accidents, and may not always be readily replaceable or repairable. Thankfully, there are new and innovative materials that can be used to replace traditional timber staircases – MDF being one of them. […]

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUILDING TIMBER STAIRS FOR YOUR NEW HOME

07 November 2017

Timber is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful building materials available. Not only is it durable, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing to the senses, but it is also sustainable. One of the best examples of how beneficial timber has been in construction of building is staircases. Interesting to note that staircases are one of the oldest types of structures built by man, and these have graced many different buildings from all world cultures, since the dawn of recorded history. The popularity of timber staircases remain to this day, although the aesthetics and applications have changed to keep up with […]

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MOST COMMON DESIGNS AND MISTAKES IN STAIRCASES

23 October 2017

Staircases are a staple of architecture that has been around since ancient times. Because of its long-standing usage, it has some established rules that need to be observed in order for an architect to properly execute the desired pattern or style of stairs, so that it functions and looks as it was planned. In spite of all of its established aesthetics however, there are still a lot of design mistakes that are being done when it comes to staircase construction, usually revolving around the issue of aesthetics or material of choice. In some very rare cases, it is even the […]

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IS THERE REALLY A PURPOSE FOR STAIR NOSING?

16 October 2017

Nearly everyone in world has used stairs at some point in their lives. Stairs are an ancient and very popular architectural feature found in nearly every structure throughout history. While everybody knows what stairs are, not everyone knows what stair nosing is used for. In fact, many people have seen it, stepped on it, and have even accidentally hit their shins on it, but not a lot of people know its purpose. Some folks think it’s installed for aesthetics’ sake, while others believe it’s there to add some traction to stairs. Still, many others have absolutely no clue what it’s […]

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HOW STAIRCASE REMODELLING CAN HELP ENHANCE YOUR HOME’S INTERIOR BEAUTY

29 September 2017

In most houses, a staircase is the main point of focus. While you might not have put much thought into installing a staircase initially, or maybe you have just moved in a new house with a staircase, there will come a time to renovate and the staircase is sure to come up. Why remodel your staircase, and what materials should you use? These are some ‘big’ questions home owners are faced with. The information below will help answer these. Reasons to enhance your home’s interior beauty by remodeling your staircase: 1. Outdated stairs should be top of your reasons to […]

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