When it comes to installation, these kit stairs really come into their own. The manufacturers have invested considerable care and expertise in the design process to ensure the staircases are ready for straight forward installation with clear instructions which can be followed by any competent DIYer or tradesperson. On our website, TheStaircasePeople.co.uk, you will find the installation instructions and some videos where you can see the various stages of the installation process and get a good understanding of the general approach to take. They might not be installed in the way you expect or have experienced before but the manufacturers plan the installation process very carefully. This is not the time to take short cuts – the instructions should be clear and straightforward and will be the quickest and best way to install your staircase. One person installing the spiral staircases or spacesavers usually takes between 1 – 2 days. The modular staircase can take...
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Room At The Top | Introduction
Have you noticed how we’re being bombarded at the moment with TV programmes, glossy magazines and social media messages all showing us how to “improve” our homes with designer flair or handyman skills?
Whether you are being inspired or irritated by all this media DIY encouragement, there is little doubt that careful, attractive and useful home improvements can add value to your home. But, if what you need is not more colour but more space – for an extra bedroom, study or home office, for example – then perhaps the answer would be a loft conversion.
Do you need information about converting your loft? Just read on…
Using the loft for more living space can give you imaginative, light and airy rooms and is usually more cost-effective than building an extension – and, of course, you don’t have to sacrifice any of your garden!
The size and shape of lofts vary considerably but, even if you only have 2.3m (7ft 6in) headroom when you stand in the middle of you...
Room At The Top | Part 2 :: Stairway to Heaven
So far in our Room At The Top guide, we’ve taken you through ways to assess the feasibility of using your loft as part of the living space in your home, concentrating on the structure and the available space. Now, one of the key areas to consider is access to the new loft room. We’ll look at some of the options available to you, whilst keeping within the guidelines of the Building Regulations for staircases (in the UK). To use your loft as a habitable room, you should have some form of fixed stairway – a retractable loft ladder wouldn’t be acceptable. (Click here to view the UK Building Control Regulations for Staircases available in our online store TheStaircasePeople.co.uk.) A simple, straight flight of stairs may provide the easiest access but it also takes up the most space and for most houses this would cause a problem. But, with a little imagination and using one of the innovative and attractive staircases available, you could have an inviting and stylish access to y...