Hi,
My girlfriend is about to purchase a 2.5 storey thatched stone Grade II listed building with a pretty steep staircase up into the ".5 storey" almost like a second story - essentially in the eaves of the roof.
The listed building office, quite rightly does not like the construction of the existing staircase. It is currently made out of nasty looking pine with no risers. She wants it made from Oak. It's a straight stair case.
I've made a staircase from timber stringers and MDF risers/goings before. I would like to know IF in the 1850's it would be standard practice to use the same techniques to construct a stair case. Thus, I should be able to use my staircase jig and just build everything from green oak. I've got a thickness/planner, so can take some cheaper nasty stock and build it from that if required.
I've spoken to B.C. and they have no problems and don't care what I make it from as long as I replace like with like they won't be bothered it does not adhere to current regs.
Many Thanks Paul.
My girlfriend is about to purchase a 2.5 storey thatched stone Grade II listed building with a pretty steep staircase up into the ".5 storey" almost like a second story - essentially in the eaves of the roof.
The listed building office, quite rightly does not like the construction of the existing staircase. It is currently made out of nasty looking pine with no risers. She wants it made from Oak. It's a straight stair case.
I've made a staircase from timber stringers and MDF risers/goings before. I would like to know IF in the 1850's it would be standard practice to use the same techniques to construct a stair case. Thus, I should be able to use my staircase jig and just build everything from green oak. I've got a thickness/planner, so can take some cheaper nasty stock and build it from that if required.
I've spoken to B.C. and they have no problems and don't care what I make it from as long as I replace like with like they won't be bothered it does not adhere to current regs.
Many Thanks Paul.