With expert fabrication services, including tube manipulation, end forming, drilling, cutting, and more, you can create incredible products for all kinds of settings. If you’re thinking about bespoke staircases, it definitely helps to talk to fabricators. We want to have a closer look here, exploring spiral staircases in particular. Are they a viable option? Do they have any drawbacks?

Some key benefits

Spiral staircases are fantastic from an aesthetic perspective. They are stylish and make a strong statement in different properties. If you’re looking to impress visitors, it’s a good idea to think about designing bespoke spiral stairs. Steel is a great choice for the industrial look. You can also choose finishes like galvanisation or powder coating.

Beyond the aesthetics, spiral staircases are the most efficient option when it comes to space. Conventional stairs require far more vertical and horizontal space. So, if you need space-saving stairs, they are a really good choice.

By far the biggest benefit is you can design bespoke spiral stairs to suit your needs. They can be highly decorative or simple and functional. With the right services, including expert tube manipulation, you can create the perfect design. This can include reliable handrails as well as other key features.

Drawbacks

While there are some significant advantages, you do need to think about the potential downsides with spiral stairs. Most importantly, they can be uncomfortable for some users and situations. The issue is they can have narrower treads and steeper pitches than traditional stairs. It can make it challenging for children, pets, and people with mobility limitations.

Another potential issue is the clearance. Because of the spiral, you typically don’t have a great deal of head height to play with. It means they generally aren’t a good option for properties if people will be carrying big, heavy loads between floors.

Key details

Whenever you consider any kind of stairs, you need to think about safety. Most importantly, check the Building Regulations (part K in England) and British Standards (BS 5395). You need to think about key things like the stair category (private, public, main or secondary). Critically, look at the tread going and rise, width, load, handrail requirements, and level of foot traffic. Plus, decide if you want open rises.

Talk to us about tube manipulation and more

At Multiform Tubes Engineering Ltd we support clients in creating all kinds of components, systems, and products. We’re immensely flexible because of our knowledgeable team and huge array of equipment. Bespoke jobs are regular order of service for us.

The best thing about working with us is we can give you a full package of services. If you’re using metal tubing for your project, we can offer tube manipulation, end forming, drilling, and much more. We’ll give you the best value and a great timeframe for each job. Plus, we can even provide partial assembly and other solutions. So, get in touch and tell us what you are planning.