Space Saver Stairs Vs Steep Normal Stairs

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All things being equal, and regulations aside.... what do you consider to be safer....

A. 48 degree 'normal'' stairs
B. 56 degree 'space saver' stairs

Thanks :D
 
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Regs require 42 degrees Max in domestic stairs, and they are much safer than space saver stairs.
 
Thank you for replying, but I did specifically state "regulations aside".

I can't see space savers being that pleasant to use and our 1900 terrace stairs were made at approx 50 degrees anyway.
 
Thank you for replying, but I did specifically state "regulations aside".

I can't see space savers being that pleasant to use and our 1900 terrace stairs were made at approx 50 degrees anyway.

I think A. would be safer, albeit pretty horrendous.

I designed my own staircase to be 38 degrees. I consider that future-proofed ;)

Cheers
Richard
 
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38 degrees would be nice. But when you have only 2360mm floor space to rise 2640mm - soon run out of options! :D
 
I apologise, i thought that you were claiming 48 degrees as a "normal" stair angle.

Stay away from the space saver design if at all possible. Besides the safety angle there is the fact that you dis-bar various groupings, eg the old, from using the flight.
And come house sale time they are not everyone's cup of tea.

Modern domestic stairs are at approx 36 - 38 degrees FWIW.
 
38 degrees would be nice. But when you have only 2360mm floor space to rise 2640mm - soon run out of options! :D

Yes I see the issue - the going on mine is 3300.

Is this just a straight staircase or does it turn at the top or the bottom? What sort of space is it going into?

Cheers
Richard
 
Is this for a loft conversion?

Although the Approved Document details sizes of treads/risers and pitch etc, the regs allow flexibility if the staircase serves only one room.

Have you considered a drop landing at the top, to give more space?
 
You would get a lot more information if you answered Tony's question.
Are stairs for loft conversion or to replace existing?
Regards oldun
 

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