Absolutely safe stairs
A house with small children -> the stairs must be absolutely safe: no feet slipping through, no falling through gaps, no climbing (no horizontal bars).
For the architect
Stairs and railings
6 notes
Step 1
Before signing the contract
Get to know each other and make both sides' expectations clear before signing with the architect.
Step 2
Guiding principles
Apply to every item; restate them to the architect and contractor from the start.
Step 3
Design & preparation
Things to settle before construction starts.
Step 4
Structure & rough construction
Foundation, floors, walls, concrete, waterproofing.
Airy stairs
Airy stairs, not cramped, not monotonous.
Attractive balusters and handrail
Attractive balusters and handrail with an accent - style up to the architect; stair treads easy to clean.
Fire escape stairs as an accent
Fire escape stairs as an accent - material up to the architect, not necessarily concrete.
Access to the elevated water technical area
There is access up to the elevated water technical area.
Question
Mopping stairs without dirtying walls
Mopping the stairs without dirtying the wall - should a skirting strip be made along the stairs against the wall?
Step 5
In-wall building systems
Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, network — done before plastering and tiling.
Step 6
Surface finishing
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, paint.
Step 7
Equipment & built-in cabinetry
Kitchen, sanitary ware, built-in cabinets.
Step 8
Furniture, lighting & decor
Loose furniture and lighting, done last inside the house.
Step 9
Garden & exterior
Gate, yard, plants, irrigation.
Step 10
Handover, operation & maintenance
Checks before taking over the house and after moving in.