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Homes are an integral part of our lives and the styling is an aspect that lots of homeowners tend to take very seriously when it comes to making a good impression especially when you have the guests over and one of the biggest aspects of the house that has been shown in the light in several famous movie scenes has always been the staircase. Cantilevered stairs showcase not just a fine art of engineering, but they are also the examples of everyday science, as you can see how precisely the weight of the treads is supported with the help of a single wall. There are many shapes like the spiral and the spindle, which are used for designing cantilevered stairs.

Cantilevered Stairs

Stylish and elegant home style with cantilevered stairs:

To begin with, this type of stair is not something that can be installed by amateurs and it requires thorough professional knowledge in order to have this kind of stair installed, secondly it is required that the stair is best installed during the construction phase of the house. There are many contractors who are experts in making only cantilevered stairs, and you need to consult them in advance, regarding the space utility and arrangement of the staircases.

Cantilevered Stairs



Balustrades for cantilevered stairs:

The balustrades can also be selected by the customer on the basis of the type of material that he/she is currently installing with an option of either a glass or a wooden balustrade depending upon their requirement and how they want it. The best part is that, cantilevered stairs have been in use for almost more than 200 years, and the balance of the stairs is maintained in that, the nose of one tread rests on the other, so there is no fear to fall down.

Cantilevered Stairs

The cantilevered stair is designed to provide your home look classy and stunning, the stair and its design itself are a beauty to behold which is what makes them very special, these kind of stairs provide an illusion of floating in mid air to the eyes of the viewer which makes it look all the better, however the working of this supposedly magical stair are much more than one can imagine.

The option of materials depends upon how much the customer is willing to spend on it and is available in the following materials:-


Budget and the materials that are used to make the stairs:

Cantilevered Stairs

The customer has to make the decision of the material on the basis of how much he/she is willing to spend on it, normally the stone and glass options tend to be jolly expensive when compared to the timber and metal options which are comparatively cheaper, however it should be ensured that the workings and fasteners of the cantilevered stair are affixed properly into the wall which provides the advantage of not having to dig up the floor.

While the style is great, many housing committees don’t take so well to the stair type mainly owing the lack of railings, which make it dangerous. When you opt for cantilevered stairs, then you must know that hardwood costs more and you order the stair installation from a reputed service provider only.

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