Why buy a Spiral Stair Kit compared to custom fabrication?
Posted by Iron Mike on Oct 30th 2024
Spiral Staircases are a great space saving option to open floors in tight spaces. Popular interior applications are loft access, cabin homes or as a second staircase for the kitchen-rear of home. Exterior spirals replace bulky wood deck staircases that block the yard and take away valuable landscape. Trends have most homeowners spending more time outside enjoying comfortable environments including hardscapes, exterior kitchens and spa pool areas.
Spiral kits are made in Italy and Austrian manufacturing facilities know for accurate manufacturing with very tight tolerance standards. Spiral kits are made with thick walled structure steel, formed and packed by automated production lines. Very similar to the Tesla robotic assembly line. Metal parts are powder-coated before being packaged in 4X4 wood crates and shipped to America. Screws and fasteners are stainless steel with PVC Flex Handrail - same as your car's rubber bumper. Interior wood spirals have optional helical pre-stained to match the stair tread color.
Most fabricated spirals are made by local welders with limited experience. There are some US based manufactures with limited options that used thinner metals and limited powder-coated options. Lead time to manufacture a welded staircase can be 6 weeks or longer plus shipping.