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rockies
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2015 08:15pm
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I finally found a small staircase.
http://stairkit.com/products/loft-stairs/karina-stairs/
Much better than a loft ladder.
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littlehouseontheprarie
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2015 08:54pm
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$2200??
That is a big chunk of change
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Don_P
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2015 10:00pm
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If you have an inspector, ask first.
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creeky
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# Posted: 5 Nov 2015 08:11am
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I saw this little stairway on another site. thought you might be interested so I clipped the pic.
one thing when you're doing these builds I've always thought, is it's important to have a splurge. ya. you could build that staircase over a long period of time for 1/4 the cost. or you could buy it. put it up in 3 days. and have a focal point that everyone will talk about and remember.
finishing my chalet I used three kinds of exterior finish. and now, when I hear what friends and family say about the camp, that is what they all talk about.
which makes me laugh. i mean the solar. nobody cares. the composting this that and the other thing. nope. showers. kitchen. kayaking. gardens. birds. wild harvest. maybe a word or two here or there. but put up some funky siding...
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Purplerules
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# Posted: 5 Nov 2015 10:48am
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That has to be in one of those tiny houses. Cute.
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 02:35am
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Shop around, Rockies. I saw similar stairs, several different styles, on various sites earlier this year for about $1,600 when I was Googling. IMO, $2,200 is pretty steep. Pun intended. 
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 08:21am
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Looks well made, but as DonP said, ask first if getting inspections. If the staircase leads to a loft which is not considered a part of the floor area of habitable space, some building departments will allow ladders or non-compliant stairs to the space. It is a grey area in the code, since you must have compliant stairs to any 'habitable space'. Attics aren't habitable. Is a loft an attic or a bedroom? Open to interpretation.
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Just
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 09:39am
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3 2x8x12's and a half days work in a little 9x12 no inspector bunky . I believe they have a 8 in. tread and a 10 in. rise . I.M.O. much better than a loft ladder .
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creeky
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 09:46am
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wish there was a like button. Just that looks really good. the pic is small tho. Is that a little landing? neat.
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Just
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 10:30am
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Actually it is two 1\4 round treads that complete the turn . Pic was taken with my first digital camera 15 years ago hence the small size . Sold the place shortly after. Built this one recently it has a loft ladder, not a fan .
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Bret
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 02:06pm
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Search "alternating tread" whole phrase on this forum. Lots of ideas pop up
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rockies
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 06:55pm
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I was looking up "space saving" staircases and found a forum that was discussing code issues with small staircases. According to the Canadian building code, even a spiral staircase won't pass code to a loft.
However, one guy was told by a building inspector that as long as there was an exterior staircase built to code, then the interior stairs could be non-compliant (but check with your local inspector).
I suppose having a code compliant staircase servicing the loft would be best in case of fire, and if it led to a small deck then you get another great exterior space to use as well.
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rockies
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# Posted: 6 Nov 2015 08:06pm
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Metal alternating treads
http://www.lapeyrestair.com/alternating-tread-stair
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