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| What
would be the size of the opening in the ceiling for my Klan Spiral
staircase? In
general, the ceiling opening would need to be 100mm larger than the
diameter of the spiral stair.
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| What
floor height is available from the standard Klan Spiral kit?
The
standard Klan kit of 13 risers will fit a floor to floor height of
up to 2.86m (9' 4") whilst complying with the UK Building
Regulations. Our regs require a maximum individual tread rise
of 22cm; however, the staircase is made in Italy and can be
installed with a tread rise of up to 23.5m to comply with
regulations in the rest of Europe. It is important that you
are aware of this when looking at details for the Italian staircases
in the brochure and on other websites. We are always happy to
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| What
if my floor height is lower or higher than the standard kit height?
If you have a lower
floor to floor height, you will probably just use less of the treads
supplied in the kit, plus you may need some additional components
and we would always be happy to advise you on this. If you
floor height is greater, then we can supply additional tread kits
and you'll find more details on the accessories
page. |
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| Does
the Klan Spiral stair comply with UK Building Regulations?
The Klan Spiral
staircase is available in 4 diameters. The 1500mm diameter,
available exclusively from us, has been produced by Arkč
specifically for the UK market and this staircase will comply with
BS5395 Part 2 Category A Small Private Stair. This covers
access to a single bedroom. The BS5395 Part 2 specifies
certain sizes for certain uses and is referred to in the UK Building
Regs. If you are thinking of using the Klan Spiral as your
main stair i.e. accessing more than one bedroom, you would need to
ask for a relaxation from your local Building control department to
use a smaller diameter than required in the British Standard.
You can download a copy of the BS5395 Part 2 from our Services
Page.
You would also need
to install riserbars to fit between the open treads to comply with
the Building Regulations' 100mm gap rule. These are also available
on our accessories
page. |
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| Is
it possible to connect the Klan handrailing to some balustrading on
my top landing?
Yes, you can buy
the matching balustrading kit to use on your stairwell or mezzanine
floor, as shown on the right. You'll find more details on our accessories
page. |
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| I'm
slightly worried about my children slipping on the treads when they
use the staircase with their socks on!
The beech treads
still retain a very slightly grainy texture to them but, if you want
to add some extra non-slip treatment, then buy our special Oakleaf
Clear Grip Strip shown on our accessories
page.
This is a cheap and quick way to add a durable non-slip treatment
that is friendly on bare feet! |
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| Do
I need to specify whether my Klan Spiral needs to turn to the
left or right before I order?
No. The Klan
Spiral kit can be installed in a clockwise or anti-clockwise ascent
at the time of installation.
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| How
big is the
landing tread?
The landing tread
for the Klan spirals are shown below. It is supplied oversized for
trimming to circular openings if required.
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| What
is the size of the base plate on the Klan Spiral?
The base plate
measures 24cm diameter, including the cover plate. |
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| If
you have any other questions you would like to ask about the Klan
Spiral, please email us on info@stairsolutions.co.uk
or ring, fax or post us a letter. We're always happy to help! |
