The angle of a floating staircase is more than just a functional consideration; it’s a key element in design and safety. In this guide, we’ll explore various angles for stairs, shed light on the rules surrounding stairs in New Zealand, and introduce Ackworth’s Ascendo Stair series – a collection that combines functionality and modern design.
Consideration Factors
The best angle for your floating staircase depends on various factors, including available space, design preferences, and safety considerations. Common angles range from 30 to 45 degrees. Steeper angles may save space, but they can be less comfortable, especially for everyday use. Ackworth’s Ascendo Stair series considers these factors, offering a range of designs that can be tailored to your specific space and aesthetic preferences.
Ackworth’s Ascendo Stair series is a testament to modern and functional design. Each style – Serratus, Centrum, Suspendo, Separare, Lateralis, Dualis, and Concelare – offers a unique aesthetic quality and functionality. With a variety of options in materials, colours, and finishes, these architectural staircases add a sleek, refined appeal to both residential and commercial spaces.
Ensuring Safety
New Zealand building specifications outline rules to ensure the safety of staircases, the maximum angle for common and main private stairways is 37°. Other factors when considering safety in staircase design induce needing uniform rise within each flight and for consecutive flights. In addition to this, you would need to consider the minimum headroom, widths of the access route and handrail heights and dimensions.
Ackworth and our partners will install these to comply with these specifications, offering not only a visually stunning staircase but also a safe one.
The number of stairs a house can have depends on various factors, such as the height between floors and the chosen angle. The Ascendo Stair series provides flexibility, allowing you to customise the number of stairs based on your specific requirements.
When considering the best angle for stairs, it’s essential to balance design aesthetics with safety regulations. Ackworth’s Ascendo Stair series provides the perfect blend of functionality and modern design, offering a range of options to suit your space. Whether you prefer the striking Serratus or the sophisticated Lateralis, Ackworth’s commitment to craftsmanship ensures that your staircase not only meets safety standards but also elevates the overall design of your home or commercial space. Choose Ascendo for floating stairs that are as stylish as they are secure.
Get the benefit of our all-in-one stair designing services that include consultation, proposal, engineering, design, project management, manufacture, installation and aftercare. At Ackworth House, we’re with you every step of the way. Contact us for a no obligation quote.