Staircases With Steel Components

Staircases With Steel Components

The stairs in and around your home are a very functional part of your architecture, but that doesn’t mean they need to be boring. Today there are many options that allow you to express a unique style and make a dramatic statement with your stairs, and one of the best ways to do that is with strategic use of steel components in your staircase. Steel could be used in the surface area of the stairs, the posts and other decorative pieces, or the railings.

 

A Modern Feel

One of the biggest reasons people integrate steel components in their staircase is for the modern look and feel. You can use steel in a variety of ways on your stairs, including custom pickets, posts, balusters, stair panels, scrolls, and even around the surface and edges of the stairs. Whether you decide to do some or all of these things in steel depends on exactly the look you are trying to achieve. The instant aesthetic appeal that comes from both the simplicity and the trendy look of steel can transform your space.

Safety and Security

Another reason many homeowners like the idea of steel on their stairs is the safety it can provide. Wasatch Steel has helped many homeowners with supplies in getting a sturdy, secure staircase using metal components, using one of the most durable and strongest metals on the market. Steel can withstand significant heat, offering a safe alternative to wood stairs, since it will not burn in a fire. It also has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal, which makes it a fantastic addition to maintain structural integrity despite the loads that you take on the stairs day to day.

 

Sturdy Stairs That Last

Stairs can be one of the most dangerous parts of your home’s structure, since they have very little support and carry a heavy load on a regular basis. Over time, wood stairs can get worn down and start to sag; eventually they may even get worn completely through, causing accidents or becoming dangerous for you and your family. Steel can help support the structural integrity of the stairs, keeping them from sagging, even if they also include some wood and are not entirely made of metal.

Another big threat to the integrity of your stairs’ structure is the possibility of termites. Stairs with a significant amount of steel can prevent termite damage, since termites do not eat through metal.

If you are considering building with metal as part of your next staircase, whether it’s along the surface of the stairs, or in the decorative pieces around your stairs, such as the balusters, custom pickets, posts, scrolls, or stair panels, be sure that you begin with quality steel from Wasatch Steel so you know you’ll get long-lasting, durable, beautiful steel for your home, and you can choose from a wide variety of steel types, shapes, and colors to perfectly fit into your space.