Metal Staircases – Helping You, Step by Step

A metal staircase is not just a functional piece of equipment to get you from one floor to another.

Types of metal staircases, include:

1. Spiral staircases – These are circular staircases that are typically made of metal and are often used in small spaces or as an accent piece.
2. Straight staircases – These are the most common type of metal staircase and are typically made of steel or aluminum. They have a simple, linear design and can be used in both residential and commercial settings.
3. Floating staircases – These staircases have metal treads and risers that appear to be floating, and are supported by a central metal pole or wall-mounted brackets.
4. Cable rail staircases – These staircases have metal treads and risers and use cables instead of balusters or a solid handrail.
5. Glass staircases – These staircases have metal frames and use glass panels for the treads and risers.
6. Safety staircases – for use around operating machinery and equipment
7. Fire Escapes – to meet all safety requirements

Here at Wrightfield, as well as regularly completing complex steel work commissions, we design and build a broad spectrum of metal staircases, allowing for a pleasing aesthetic while not compromising on functionality.

Safety

The beauty of a metal staircase is its strong and durable nature, meaning that it is reliable and functional even with a large amount of traffic or footfall. Wrightfield also offers a number of balustrade options as well as metal hand rails, this allows for a safer set of stairs. As a large company that completes a variety of different tasks, for a variety of clients, we are able to work closely with construction companies, architects and property developers to bring you the highest quality and safest product. We will also advise on building regulations regarding the installation of balustrades and metal staircases.

Metal Staircases Design

When designing and manufacturing any product, aesthetics are an important factor, a metal staircases can enhance your property inside or out.

Here at Wrightfield we take design seriously and our core philosophy of Better by Design means that we know details and finishing touches can make the greatest difference to the success of any project.

When approached in the correct way, metal’s versatile nature has the ability to create an impact, as well as long lasting and attractive. We have an experienced design team and work with the latest 3D modelling software allowing for the best results to be achieved.

Fire Escapes

One of the types of steel staircases we design are fire escapes, essential to any commercial or industrial building. Wrightfield works closely with its customers to ensure that the fire escape we manufacture for you is designed to be fit for purpose and that is complies with the relevant building regulations. Above all, we will ensure that is provide a safe and secure solution to your requirements.

When specifying a metal fire escape, there are several design considerations to take into account, including:

1. Building codes and regulations – It is important to ensure that the fire escape meets all local building codes and regulations, including fire safety and accessibility requirements.
2. Load capacity – The fire escape should be designed to support the required load capacity, including the weight of occupants and any equipment or materials that may need to be transported during an emergency.
3. Egress – The fire escape should provide a clear and direct path of egress, with adequate width and headroom to allow occupants to easily and safely exit the building.
4. Lighting – Adequate lighting should be provided on the fire escape, including emergency lighting in case of power failure.
5. Weather resistance – The fire escape should be designed to withstand exposure to the elements, including high winds, rain, and snow.
6. Durability – The fire escape should be made of durable materials that can withstand regular use and exposure to the elements, as well as any potential impacts from fire or other hazards.
7. Maintenance – The fire escape should be designed for easy maintenance, with readily accessible parts that can be easily replaced or repaired.
8. Aesthetics – If the fire escape is visible from the exterior of the building, it should be designed to complement the architectural style and aesthetic of the building.

Our range of fire escape designs span from single flight domestic fire escapes, through to multi floored staircase structures, all of which are designed and manufactured in our Suffolk factory.

Metal Staircases – Find Out More

When specifying metal staircases, there are several design considerations to take into account, including:

1. Building codes and regulations – It is important to ensure that the staircase meets all local building codes and regulations, including fire safety, accessibility, and load capacity requirements.
2. Load capacity – The staircase should be designed to support the required load capacity, including the weight of occupants, equipment, and materials that may need to be transported.
3. Egress – The staircase should provide a clear and direct path of egress, with adequate width and headroom to allow occupants to easily and safely exit the building.
4. Lighting – Adequate lighting should be provided on the staircase, including emergency lighting in case of power failure.
5. Durability – The staircase should be made of durable materials that can withstand regular use and exposure to the elements, as well as any potential impacts from fire or other hazards.
6. Maintenance – The staircase should be designed for easy maintenance, with readily accessible parts that can be easily replaced or repaired.
7. Aesthetics – The staircase should be designed to complement the architectural style and aesthetic of the building.
8. Slip-resistance – The staircase should be designed to provide slip-resistance surface, to prevent slips and falls, especially in case of emergency
9. Handrails – The staircase should have a handrail that is easy to grip and provides support for the users
10. Railing design – The railing design should be considered, especially in case of open riser staircases to make sure that it meets the safety requirements and offers the necessary protection.

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