Design steps to stair safety
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Too often design flair can compromise the safety of stairs presenting a risk of injury. Kevin Underwood looks at the four design characteristics that can make all the difference to stair safety, without compromising the aesthetic appeal.
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My favourite description of the process of designing a staircase is that it is 'a mathematical solution to the problem of moving safely from one floor level to the next' (coined by Kevin Jones, Technical Consultant for Archwood Limited t/a Richard Burbidge).
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