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Stairs to the roof and in the basement: appointment spans
Even a small house or cottage cannot do without a ladder. This can be porch in a few steps, ascend to the attic or descend to the basement, pass between floors, quarry ladders, or gangways in the pool. All of these designs are not only very different in its purpose but also appearance. How should they look to make this useful interior and exterior of the building become a real decoration? This largely depends on the chosen style, finish, and decorative materials used. The most popular types of metal staircases are not only inexpensive, but they are a record of durability. Moreover, their appearance can be deliberately modest and practical…
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Stairs of special purpose
There are many invisible but necessary things in human life. They include stairs. They allow you to climb to the attic or to pick fruit from a tree, to get to the top floor of a building without elevator, to hang a chandelier from the ceiling, to repair the well or cellar, to go down to the basement garage. Besides the usually fixed marches and mobile ladders, there are very specific ones, such as stairs for dogs and the library. Varieties of ladders Types of ladders are classified based on the scope of application of the material of manufacture, number of sections, and the ability to move. Such function…
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Escape stairs: a necessary element and building decoration
Stairs are a particularly important element in the design and construction of high-rise buildings or office buildings. Stairs of outdoor type are made of high-strength metal, with extra railings for support when moving and the movement of people. All landings are strictly the requirements of the state and international standards of fire safety. Types of escape ladders Exterior stairs of evacuation type are designed for fast movement of a large flow of people. Special portable is used for high-speed access to the hearth fire of firefighters or specially trained personnel. On this basis, stairs are divided into: Portable type. Stationary type. Fixed ladders, in turn, are subdivided into two subspecies:…
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Fire safety at the stairwells
The most terrible element at all times was considered fire. Much water has flowed since then, as Prometheus taught people to enjoy its benefits. The acute issue of fire safety. Especially dangerous fire in high-rise buildings, at the same time, accommodating a large number of people. The types of smoke-free stairwells Most people, who are victims of fire, die from smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide, so it is important to provide smoke-free escape routes in the event of suspicion of a possible fire. The main means of evacuation from high-rise buildings have been and remain a flight of stairs. Construction norms and rules (SNiP) provide three types of smoke-free…
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Aluminum extension ladders are light and easy to work with
There is no person who would not use a stepladder – aluminum, wood or any other material. This product is indispensable during the repair; it facilitates the work and makes the work easier, and in some moments without it not to manage in any way. No one knows when the first ladder, but the existence of them in ancient times is an indisputable fact. Types of ladders There are many types and models of ladders. According to the basis of their functional characteristics, they can be divided into several categories; Addl. Products of this type need a building or other object as a support. There are several types of them:…
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How can you use the fire escape on the balcony?
An essential element of the apartment, located at a height of over 15 meters, is the fire escape on the balcony. It connects a located on the balconies of escape hatches. It cannot be dismantled or brewed, it will worsen safety conditions. In some cases, they use a rope model. The impossibility of dismantling deals with the fact that in the event of an emergency, the lack of such structures complicates the process of evacuation. But what if such a structure is present on your balcony? The possibility of complete dismantling When buying an apartment, many new owners believe they can dispose of both residential and non-residential premises, disassembling…
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Universal modular ladders: features of design and mounting
Multi-level houses are becoming increasingly popular in our country. They include country houses, premises, and city apartments. Modular ladders provide the comfort of walking to the second floor safely and easily. On the video, at the end of the article, you can see that these constructions fit perfectly into any interior. Marching steps have received such name because of the specifics of their construction. What is the modular ladder? The flights consist of the details, whose mounting is carried out indoors. You can make the modular ladder on your own if you have enough skills, materials, and instruments. The overall photo and the picture of separate nodes will help you…
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Original staircase construction “goose step”
A lot of unique technical solutions has been developed in the process of development of building technology. Compact “goose step” ladder is one of them. On the first picture, you can see the form of the steps. Despite the visible complexity, you can make this structure with your own hands. The structure was called “goose step” due to the unusual configuration of the base platform. Universal ladder dictates a certain manner of walking. The person climbing this ladder reminds of the water bird. To make a straight, in particular the curvilinear inter-floor passage “goose step” on your own, you need to draw up a complex and carefully consider the construction.…
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Staircase for a private home: the problem of choice
Climbing the stairs, no one thinks about how difficult it is to arrange it in your house. In addition to its primary purpose, it is of great importance for the overall interior space. The outer spans are the functional elements of the system of the building, a connecting link between its interior and exterior. When selecting the appropriate ladder for the house, you should know what design they are. The main components of a staircase It always consists of specific components: The steps. They are placed horizontally, they are called treads and the vertical plate, at which at one end of thread rests, is called risers. String. Beams set…
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Stair lift – an opportunity to expand the boundaries
Persons with disabilities, like all people, have the right to a normal life, but despite this, many of them face are different sorts of difficulties. Most often, they are associated with movement, especially if it deals with the stairs. The solution to this difficult problem can be stair lifts. Types of lifts There are quite a large number of different types of machinery for lifting designed for a comfortable and safe ascent and descent at stairs of people that can’t do this on their own. The following types of lifts of this type: Means of transportation the stairs, which is a separate, installable, portable device. It is also called a…
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House with a high foundation: entrance stairs
The need in the input staircase rises sharply in the presence of high foundation. It is not uncommon in the construction of a country cottage, because it is difficult to find a perfectly flat piece of land outside the city. Let us consider all the selection criteria of entry stairs for the house and cottage. Choose the material for the stairs The choice of the stairs to the entrance to the house is much harder than choosing the domestic one. It needs to possess several qualities to maintain its reliability. The main criteria are: strength; resistance to adverse environmental conditions; durability. The most popular materials for building are stone, concrete,…
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Classification of stairways
As you know, a ladder is an essential element in many modern country houses, cottages, cabins and even two-story homes in metropolitan areas. Are you going to order the stairs, or fabricate it with your own hands? You need to consider carefully the draft articles, taking into account all of the stylistic and constructive features of your house or apartment. You should carefully consider all functional elements in order not to face problems in further installation steps and make it as comfortable as possible. Wooden flight of stairs: the main functional purpose As you know, all the variety of different staircase designs that we can see in the photo in…
