How to Build Stairs: Common Jargon August 30, 2007

Ok,
so you’ve decided to build a set of stairs but you keep tripping over
all these terms that you don’t recognise. So here are some simple
explanations for the most common Staircase terms.
Balustrade
The balustrade is the complete system of railings and pickets that prevents people from falling over the edge.
These are the parts that make up the [...]

If you get bored of building Stairs, why not build a Tiki Bar! August 27, 2007

I just stumbled upon this site where you can find out how to build your own Tiki Bar.. A Tiki Bar is a small bar that is similar to the ones they have in Jamacia. Check out the Tiki Bars here

some great books August 27, 2007

How to build stairs: The best books to buy
So I’ve looked all over the internet and have found some really great books which should help you alot in your quest on how to build stairs.
Stair Builders Handbook
This one is for the guy who has a bit of a background in stairbuilding already and wants a [...]

Learn how to build stairs, build your own company and sell it 112 years later August 27, 2007

Spiral staircase maker Duvinage, started up in 1895 was bought on Wednesday by Key Bridge Partners investment firm.Here is a quote from the article in the herald mail on Thursday.
“Duvinage, which has existed since 1895, has installed spiral staircases all over the country, including the White House and the National Gallery of Art.”
It is quite [...]

Ever wonder how to build stairs that look great – Here are some inspirational ideas August 21, 2007

So you want to know how to build stairs that look great, but don’t know where to start?
Why
not take some ideas from other great looking staircases and integrate
them into your own set of stairs. Here are some of my favorite looking
staircases.
Here are some great examples from Slattery & Acquroff – a modern Australian staircase builder.

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