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by Webber + Studio, Architects
Austin, TX, US · 208 photos
Fairfield House
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jchan110 wrote:
Tread thickness - Can you please share the thickness of these treads? They look like 4" to me, but I would love to know for sure. I am trying to make my final decision on my staircase and need to decide on the width of the tread. Thank you! »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Webber + Studio, Architects The treads are thicker than 4" to minimize the opening between each tread to meet building code.
11 months ago ·
jchan110 Thank you!
11 months ago ·
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bbrunettij wrote:
How was this stair constructed? Does it have a steel structure that holds the stairs concealed in the wall? Does each tread have an interior steel support? Thank you for your answer, I am trying to built one of these and still can't decide which is the best way to support it. »
· · Comment · 15 months ago
Webber + Studio, Architects Hello, These are indeed wood boxes on cantilevered steel treads.
We recommend consulting with a structural engineer if you are
designing a similar staircase to ensure the supporting wall structure
will function as designed.
15 months ago ·
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Norris Architecture wrote:
How do the building codes allow you to build a stair like this without a gaurdrail on the open side? »
· Comment · 17 months ago
motherbear Owner could have signed a waiver or perhaps put up a temp rail in order to get the certificate of occupancy...then taken the rail down.
17 months ago · ·
Webber + Studio, Architects The owner's of this house removed the glass panel originally installed during construction.
9 months ago ·
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marlene2 wrote:
Hi What grade timber floor and type of floor is the timber treads. thankyou »
· Comment · 20 months ago
Webber + Studio, Architects Hello,
Wood grades vary and these floors were chosen for their species and grain, the best thing to do is speak with your supplier about your desired grade and woodgrain. The material is 4" pecan/hickory for the floors (locally sourced in Austin) and the stair treads are laid up solid pecan.
19 months ago ·
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Alan Brookman wrote:
How did you get this past code inspection without the requisite guardrail on the outside of the stair? »
· Comment · 2 years ago
motherbear They probably put up something passable for inspection & then took it down. The inspector isn't on the guest list of any ensuing cocktail parties...
2 years ago · ·
Webber + Studio, Architects The stairs were inspected and passed City inspection and met all local codes. The original design had a glass panel attached to the treads and ceiling, the owners opted to remove the panel for better airflow and openness after they moved in.
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added by Jason Ball Interiors, LLC to Inspiration: The Floating Staircase
Use space beneath stairs as a special retreat. With treads nearly the size of trees, this substantial set of floating stairs meld beautifully into the side wall. In this setting, the cantilevered stairs leave open a sitting area underneath the stairs, a perfect little hideaway to read a book. Cantilevered stairs are possible by tying in some type of structural support (typically steel) into the framing of the house. The stair tread is then attached to this support allowing the stairs to be supported on only one side.
added by John Hill to Cantilevered Stairs: Walking on Air
Here the wood steps are created from the same wood as the adjacent wall, projecting from it without any obvious connection. It's safe to say that the supporting structure is hidden within the steps and behind the wall. Many local codes would require a rail on the right but somehow this stair exists without one.
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