Features of the designs of the stairs to the attic

To climb to the second floor of a private house or attic, as a rule, there are two options for stairs: spiral and marching. We will try to study each of them in more detail and draw the appropriate conclusions that will help you choose the best option.

Everyone knows that in order to get to the attic, you will need a ladder. Some owners for this purpose use the usual additional structure (stepladder), but in this case you can not talk about aesthetics. In order to use the attic room for living, one can do without a high-quality, beautiful, and, most importantly, safe staircase. This design can be made of metal or wood and have a very different design.

In some houses on the ground floor there may be a bath, a vestibule or a kitchen. There may be several rooms at once or one of them.In this case, it is necessary to make careful calculations so that the ladder in no way interferes with the free movement and does not take up too much space. Also need to take into account that the staircase must not block the ingress of sunlight, otherwise the room will be too dark. Its location should be as practical as possible.

Sloping stairs in a small house takes up a lot of space, so this option is usually used in spacious buildings. Even its bulky design will not prevent sunlight from freely entering the room and will not interfere with the movement of residents.

If the house is small, then the best option would be a staircase with a steep construction, its arrangement is not very complicated. This staircase is less comfortable compared to the canopy, but makes it easy to move around the house, and the entrance to it is very convenient. Spiral staircase (spiral) is considered the most economical and rational option, because it takes up little space and can radically transform any home.

As you already know, the main types of mansard stairs are marching and screw constructions. Let's look at these types in more detail. Marching stairs are considered the safest and most convenient option. This is very important if there are young children or elderly people in the house. It is easy enough to design such ladder independently. Its installation does not present any serious difficulties and can be carried out without the help of specialists, which will save considerable resources. To ensure a reliable construction, it is necessary to use special kosouri (a kind of ladder bowstring), which are the supporting bolts (a detail of the ladder design to which the steps are attached).

To save space, they most often use a ladder, which has two marches, between them there are fixed steps or a platform. This type is often used if there is very little space in the house. The dvuhmarchevaya design is built quite simply. It is worth remembering that single-march options are more cumbersome in comparison with double-marsh, but they are rather convenient because you can make a convenient utility room or closet for storing various small things under them.

Screw mansard stairs, as a rule, are used much less frequently. They are quite difficult to design and build yourself, while you can make a lot of mistakes. Most often, the owners simply buy the finished design in specialized stores. Fortunately, today such trading platforms are full, and similar ladders can be presented in various variations: for every taste and color.

Compact ladder in the attic can be retractable. Discharge and folding options today are also quite popular.

General classification of stairs according to the type and number of marches:

• models with straight spans;
• one-shot (1-2 rotations by 90 °);
• dvuhmarchevyh (1 turn 90 ° and 1 turn 180 °);
• screw spans (mandatory element - carrier column);
• circular spans (mine in the middle).

Straight spans do not have any turns and are set to a specific angle. The width of the steps in this case should be an average of 30 cm, and their depth is at least 27 cm. The stairs, which have turns, respectively, take up much more space than the straight lines. The width of the passage should be 50-100 cm, and the width and height of the steps may vary.

Everyone knows the fact that using wood as a material for the attic stairs is most appropriate. The wood has an aesthetic appearance, beautiful texture and rich color. Modern paint and varnish mixtures can give the tree the most incredible colors and shades. Moreover, wood is a fairly durable and, most importantly, safe material that will serve for many, many years.

Sometimes for the manufacture of stairs and use such material as iron, but its use implies many specific difficulties. A good forged design looks incredibly beautiful, but is usually much more expensive.If you use in this case not forged products, but ordinary metal, then it is better to do with an applied ladder, since the house should have a high-quality and beautiful product, and not an option that squeaks and plays like a garage door.

Let's go back to the tree. This material is perfect for the manufacture of attic stairs. The minimum amount of time and equipment will not interfere with all our plans, and this is its main advantage. Moreover, wood, like no other material, can add comfort and comfort to a home.

The manufacture of wooden stairs involves the use of hard wood, such as oak, pine, larch, yew and ash. Such products, for example, offers the brand "Fakro". A door or other elements of a metal staircase are usually decorated with forging, decorative figures, etc. Concrete products are used extremely rarely. They are rather bulky and difficult to manufacture.

For self-manufacturing mansard stairs, you should initially decide on its design and nature of the location.It is necessary to consider the area and the availability of free space in the house. Most homeowners choose a straight construction that has no turns or a staircase with several marches. These varieties are the most optimal, practical and convenient for home. If the area of ​​the room allows, then you can stay on the version with several turns, turns.

It is very important to correctly calculate the number of steps in each span. This can be done using ordinary string, measuring the distance from the end of the stairs to the floor. The depth and height of the steps is calculated from the angle of inclination of the structure. The steeper it is, the smaller the width of the steps should be.

Before you start work, you should very carefully check all the calculations and calculations. To begin with, we determine the width and height of the ascent, the dimensions of the hatch (if any), and the steepness. We must not forget that the stairs to the attic should be not only beautiful but also safe. Therefore, be sure to provide for handrails, fencing and other security features. The construction of the stairs involves the following steps:

• accurate determination of the location of the structure;
• creating a sketch;
• creating a detailed drawing with all sizes, selection of the material of manufacture;
• selection of accessories and tools;
• manufacturing elements of the stairs (steps, railings);
• installation.

Consider the standard procedure for installing a stationary wooden staircase.

• Initially, the base of the structure itself is mounted. At the very bottom it is securely held by a bar, for example, from a tree.
• Construction screws to the bar fasten suitable skewers.
• The upper spikes of each element is inserted into the grooves provided. The junction is necessarily coated with wood glue.
• For more reliable fastening of the entire structure using metal building angles.

• To strengthen the ladder used threaded rods. With their help, connect all kosoura in several places. This is the standard for reliable and sturdy mounting.
• Then the main beam is securely fastened to the wall.
• The steps are mounted starting at the bottom of the tread. Such a sequence is very important. Fix the tread on the nails, at least on the screws.
• Be sure to miss all the visible places of joints with wood glue.
• After these actions, the riser itself is installed directly.
• At the final stage they sew up all the bridges to the very top of the structure.

Some owners of a private house prefer an external staircase, as this option is very convenient if there is no place for a regular construction in the room. External stairs are made of various materials, the main of which are wood, concrete, metal and stone. The best options still remain wood and metal. These materials are the most resistant to the environment, but only if they are pre-treated with special protective agents.

The main advantages of external stairs:

• saving free space in the house;
• the opportunity to get to the attic immediately from the street.

Another interesting option is a telescopic ladder. In high-rise buildings, as a rule, attics are operated as a living space, and not just, and such a device becomes a real salvation. The telescopic ladder does not take up much space, and it can be used only if necessary. Before buying a telescopic ladder, it is necessary to make the necessary calculations or review ready-made options for sale, select a design.Such devices can not only great save space, but also does not violate the interior of the home. They are quite small, reliable and safe.

Thanks to this design, you can easily get to the attic from your home. On it you can make a game room with a pool table and mini-tennis. There you can simply store various things. But the best thing, of course, is to build an additional living space there.

An excellent example of how to correctly position the structure so that it does not block the sunlight in the hallway. This indoor layout will be very functional.

It looks like the simplest and, accordingly, the cheapest version of the stairs to the attic. Even such a simple and unpretentious design does not spoil the interior of the living room and looks quite beautiful.

Ready telescopic ladder. It has a fairly simple design, this solution is an excellent option if the room is not so much space.

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