Complete the stairwell with a beautiful balustrade. Balustrades can be made from a variety of materials including; glass, timber, wrought iron, & stainless steel or a combination of these.
If you’re looking for new stairs, Auckland wide, to bring a unique element to your home, why not consider steel stairs?
Compared to traditional timber stairs, steel staircases offer a modern perspective that can work aesthetically and functionally in your home. In addition, steel provides a highly versatile building material with perks for consumers and the environment. Today we’ll be outlining these benefits to help you create a unique design for your home.
It’s easy to understand why timber stairs are one of the most popular options when homeowners consult their staircase manufacturer. Adding warmth repel dust and dirt and are softer underfoot than steel and glass. While timber stairs may take a little more care to protect in the long run, they can offer added character and warmth to the interior of your home.
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Staircases are the true backbone of your home, they serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, working to improve the quality and value of your home. The style of your stairs can ultimately control the flow and connectivity between your home’s levels, which is why so many homeowners find the design and appearance of their stairways of high importance.
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Floating stair designs have become an increasingly popular style being built into many new homes, with more flexibility in style designs and structural plans, they’ve become the first option home builders choose.
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Stair stringers are essential for the structural integrity of your staircase. They can be made from a range of different materials and various styles depending on their function, construction, and the type of stairs they are.
Today we’ll be going over the type of steel stringers that can be used for your next staircase project.
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When building in New Zealand, most floating stair designs will fall under either a main private stairway or secondary private stairway.
A main private stairway consists of a private stairway with the sole purpose of providing access to and from frequently used spaces such as living areas, kitchens and garages. All exterior private stairways are also categorised under this section.
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Ackworth House has specialised in the joinery industry for over 40 years, providing floating stair designs and remodels across New Zealand. We’ve worked hard to become a trustworthy and reliable joinery and construction company New Zealand homeowners turn to when planning to build their transitional spaces between levels.
Today we’ll be showcasing one of our most recent projects, giving you an inside look into our installation process and the total transformation we create for our clients.
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While many stair designs have proven timeless, some no longer fit into present home styles. Stairs are usually the focal point of your home seen from the front entrance; it means your entire home can really be judged by the look and condition of your stairs. Auckland’s Ackworth House wants to help recreate that first presence without having to completely rebuild the centre function of your house.
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If you are thinking of modernising your home’s style and function, a staircase is an unexpectedly good place to start. A floating staircase can be a stunning design feature that opens up even the smallest of entrance ways and landings. As well as improving the safety of your home.
Ackworth House can provide all the solutions you’d need for your floating stair designs, NZ wide. With this clear guide on the elements needed to design your home’s new floating staircase, planning just got a whole lot easier.
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Ackworth House offers expertise and knowledge on a variety of staircases, producing a range of products from stair manufacturers Auckland wide. The company’s staircases come in a variety of designs, able to satisfy any kind of building need no matter the circumstances. Planning your custom staircase design just got easier, with this clear guide on every staircase type available. Continue reading “The Different Types of Staircases and their characteristics”