Monday, July 19, 2010

D.I.Y. Spiral Staircase in standard design



These spirals are available in the diameters 1300,1400,1500,1600 mm
We manufacture the stairs to the clients requirements.
Type of wood : S.A.Pine . sorted (far less knots then usual)
Shipment in a box of 105x122x61 cm and the rails as a loose item.
Delivery time approximately three weeks.
Price R 1050,00 per riser.( e.g. a normal height of 2800 = 13 risers,costs R 13.650,00 excl. delivery)
Here we can see a typical detail of the stair. The balusters are 44x44 mm
chamfered,turned with a pin of 18 mm to fit in the rail.
Rail: 44x69 mm, laminated
Cilinders: round 140 mm
Treads: 44 mm fitted between the cilinders.
How to order a spiral .
The best way is to E-mail a drawing or picture of the location so that we can determine the turning direction the type of landing where to start and end.
E-mail: lukassnider@snowisp.com

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Concrete form work



The making of the shuttering(form work) for a spiral staircase.

What we normally do is just to provide the client with the principle form work, reinforcing, propping the soffit ,steelwork and concrete work is done by the main building contractor. In this manner its more cost effective.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Gradual dived staircase


This is a typical classical designed staircase whereby the treads on the exposed stringer are gradually divided. A design like this ensures an comfortable walking staircase as an abrupt turning point around the newel is avoided.