I’ve got this thought about replacing the present stairs of my deck with a 270 degree spiral, about 4.5 to 5 feet radius.
Where would I begin to have someone put this together?
Getting the details right for a wall assembly with the control layers to the exterior and lots of drying potential.
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A local wielding shop might be one. There are several web sites with kits, for example.
http://www.arkestairs.com/?s=g_spiral_kw=%5Bspiral-staircase-kits%5D&gclid=CLiLiKmIiZUCFReenAodeXWErQ
There are several articles in FHB over the years about there construction if you try the search button. Even our own Stan F might be a source.
Edited 8/12/2008 3:49 pm by jagwah
Get the drawings approved by the town. My buddy ran into problem and got popped on the railing detail, though I've seen an interior sprial staircase in town get approved with the same detail.
Stairways, Inc. (http://www.stairwaysinc.com) in Houston, TX is a source that I like because they hit what I feel is a good level of quality for the price point. The cheapo kits look awful in my opinion. One piece units are stronger with less potential rust areas but cost a lot to ship.
My business is to sell metal stairs and railings mostly for commercial buildings so I like to promote metalwork but I would consider the long term maintenance requirements of a steel stairway in an exterior environment and give it a good coating and maintain any rust as it appears or you will regret the eyesore it will become.
Check out http://www.nomma.org for a fabricator in your area.
GregT