New Open Tread Staircases With Timber Downstands

To ensure that all Abbott Wade open riser stairs are extremely safe and comply with UK staircase building regulations, it’s essential that downstands are included to ensure appropriate spacing between treads.

Oak downstands both ensure your family’s safety and enhance the aesthetics of your staircase, offering a contemporary flare.

Choosing an experienced staircase manufacturer and installer is the key to ensuring that your staircase is well-constructed and safe. Our expert team is committed to delivering the highest level of quality craftmanship to all our customers.

It is unfortunately not possible for us to provide an accurate cost for open tread stairs without first asking you a few questions about your preferences and visiting your property to take some measurements.

We’ll need to know what type of material you’d like your open tread staircase to be made from. Would you like to use timber throughout your staircases, including the downstands, or perhaps incorporate steel or glass into the balustrades? We’ll also need to know the number of flights and the measurements of each in order to provide you with an accurate quote.

If you’d like to obtain a free, no-obligation quote for an open tread staircase with timber downstands, or speak with us about any of our products, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

You can give us a call on 01755 634442 or send us a message using the online contact form. A member of our friendly team will be in touch with a well-informed response as soon as possible.

If you’re looking to invest in an open tread staircase with timber downstands, you may be wondering what staircase building regulations exist to ensure their safety.

UK staircase building regulations state that the maximum gap between treads should be no more than 100mm.

This is known as the ‘baby’s head rule,’ and ensures that it is impossible for an infant to pass through the gaps in your open tread staircase. This rule also applies to gaps between balustrades.

It’s important to note that open tread staircases must have an overhang between each tread of no less than 16mm. This additional staircase building regulation makes it even harder for objects to pass through the gaps between steps. However, we recommend increasing this overhang for added comfort and security when using your new open tread staircase.

For more information on UK staircase building regulations surrounding open tread staircases, click this link. Alternatively, give us a call on 01755 634442 and we’ll be happy to talk you through it.

There are many ways in which you can modernise an open staircase.  Take a look at some of our modern open staircase ideas below:

• A simple timber staircase with oak downstands and painted white linear spindles will look timeless and elegant. This modern open staircase idea works beautifully with white hallways, and pairs particularly well with homes that feature a balance of modern and traditional elements.
• Opting for a wooden open staircase with oak downstands, and metal spindles in place of timber ones, is a modern and stylish way to renovate your hallways.
• Maximise light flow in your home by choosing contemporary glass balustrades. These can either be paired with timber treads and oak downstands, or glass downstands for a modern open staircase.
• Staircases don’t have to be white, black, or plain timber. Add colour to your open staircase balustrades for a warm and welcoming feel. If you want to add a splash of colour whilst retaining the look of natural timber, opt for oak downstands.

If you have any questions about modern open staircase ideas, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.