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4 Platform Style
platform
optional
balcony
Balcony Railings
Style B: Designed for use finial railing railing These custom balcony railings
in a stairwell. The stairwell can NOT be cut to length on
is assumed square unless site. Balcony railings are built
specified round or otherwise. to job specifications.
Style C: Designed for
attaching to a balcony and
has railings on two sides.
Style D: Designed for
attaching to a balcony
and has an “L” shaped
railing on two sides. platform upper level
floor system
mounting
plate
3 Direction of Rotation
handrail 2 Height
Down to the left Measure the vertical
(counter-clockwise) subrail (some models) distance from finished
Down to the right floor to finished floor.
(clockwise) height The stair is not adjustable.

closure 1" baluster

(at the nose of each tread)
Customize Your Spiral
Many options are available tread surface ½" mid-baluster
to customize your spiral.
Select from a variety of tread frame
Tread and Platform covers, riser
Finials, Closures, Risers
and Finish Colors.

diameter

1 Diameter
Common sizes of spiral stairways
range from 42" to 72" diameter.
A 60" diameter spiral stair meets
requirements of many building codes.

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1 Diameter 2 Height – Measure the vertical distance from
finished floor to finished floor. The “finished
Common sizes of spiral stairways
floor” can include concrete, underlayment, sub-
range from 42" to 72" diameter.
floor, carpeting, wood, tile, etc. The finished floor
A 60" diameter spiral stair meets
thickness must be accounted for to ensure the
requirements of many building
correct height. The stair is not adjustable.
codes. Custom diameters are C
available upon request. The Exterior Height Measurement – Check for
finished opening should be 4" D sloping ground between the deck edge and the
larger than the stair diameter to location of the spiral column base footing. The
assure proper handrail clearance. centerline for the column base is the radius of the
12"
stair + 2". Use a level from the deck and measure
B out to the centerline location, and
Tread Dimensions A then measure height.
Diameter 42" 48" 54" 60" 66" 72" Tread quantity is determined by finished
A (radius) 21" 24" 27" 30" 33" 36" floor to floor height divided by 9.5.
B 18" 21" 24" 27" 30" 33" 88 to 95"....................................... 9 treads
> to 104½"................................. 10 treads
C @ 30˚ 10¼" 11¾" 13¼" 15" 16 ½" 18" > to 114"......................................11 treads
D @ 30˚ 7½" 7½" 7½" 7½" 7½" 7½" > to 123½".................................. 12 treads
C @ 27˚ 9¼" 10¾" 12" 13½" 14¾" 16¼" > to 133"..................................... 13 treads
> to 142½".................................. 14 treads
D @ 27˚ 6 5⁄8” 6 5⁄8" 6 5⁄8" 6 5⁄8" 6 5⁄8" 6 5⁄8" > to 144"..................................... 15 treads
(Dimensions C & D are from the nosing of one tread to the nosing of the next tread.) Stairs are available to any height. Most building
codes require a mid-rest landing platform for
heights greater than 144". Multiple story spirals
are available. Please inquire.
Mid Baluster Quantity

Down to the left Down to the right

Stair Diameter 42" 48" 54" 60" 66" 72" (counter-clockwise) (clockwise)
Quantity 2 2 3 3 3 4

N/P
27° treads
90° corner 90° corner
by others by others

3 Direction of Rotation 4 Platform Style

No Platform (N/P): 90° corner by others.
Down to the left (counter-clockwise)
Shown with 27° treads (see Degree of
Down to the right (clockwise)
Rotation at left). This option is not B
recommended. In most cases, the 78" 30° treads
minimum headroom cannot be met without
Degree of Rotation a platform by us. Please discuss with Design
staff.
30° Many building codes require
30° treads. Spiral stairs with platform Style B: Designed for use in a stairwell.
B, C or D are supplied with 30° The stairwell is assumed square unless
treads, unless specified otherwise. specified round or otherwise. “B” platforms C
connect at two sides to the opening. If the 30° treads
27° Stairs with No Platform are
finished opening is not 4" larger than the
supplied with 27° treads to increase
stairway, please provide dimensions. floor system floor system
headroom under your 90° corner,
unless specified otherwise. Style C: Designed for attaching to a
(WARNING: 27° treads may not balcony and has railings on two sides.
meet your building code requirements.)
Style D: Designed for attaching to a balcony
Custom tread rotation and has an “L” shaped railing on two sides. D
30° treads
is also available.
Custom platforms are often required floor system floor system
when access is limited. Please discuss
Railing included with platform
with Design staff.
Optional balcony railing
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Finished Opening Bottom Rise Extension
The Finished Opening for Custom Iron Spiral Stairs is defined as the clear space between any A Bottom Rise Extension is used when the center
portion of the floor system. Measure in all directions. Square openings are rarely square. column will be resting on a surface below the
finished floor, such as on a footing. The bottom
When a landing tread, or landing tread with fascia, are used to trim the opening, this baluster can also be extended below the finished
must be noted. A cross-section sketch* is useful to clearly define the situation. The sketch floor, or it can rest on top of it. You must specify.
should indicate to which vertical surface the platform will be mounted. See example. The value entered for a bottom rise extension is
the difference in height between the underlying
surface and the finished floor surface.
1 1/8" nosing will be
64" Finished Opening Finished upper
removed at platform
level floor

Platform will attach here

Finished floor to Finished floor

1/2" 1/2"
67 1/4" Rough Opening ½" grout
and tile
* If there is only a rough opening when measurements are taken, you can ask the builder to
provide this sketch, or you can sketch it and ask the builder to approve it. 1" gyp crete

1 ½" Bottom rise extension

Custom Balcony Railings Let us determine the railing lengths.

These custom balcony railings can NOT be cut to length on site. Supply a sketch of the finished opening with your
Balcony railings are very sturdy because they are built to job specifications. order, including drywall or other finish material.
All posts are welded to the railing. Note: The baseplates on balcony railings The examples in this section illustrate the type
are not designed to secure the railings without additional support provided of information required for us to build your
elsewhere (such as wall studs or stairway posts). railings accurately.

Safety – Custom balcony railing is designed 36¼" tall with spaces less than 4",
unless specified otherwise. This complies with most residential building code
requirements. Please specify if another height is required.
Your custom balcony railings will fit well and install easily. B
platform
Balcony Railings are designed to terminate 2" away from walls. This is because many
walls are not plumb and the railings cannot be cut to length. A plumb railing attaching
at the top and bottom to a wall that isn’t plumb will leave a gap. See Example 1.
Square Opening Round Opening
Balcony Railings are supported by walls using a 2" spacer and flat washer. This A & B are finished A & B are finished
provides a more rigid connection. The spacer can be trimmed on-site as needed. opening dimensions. opening dimensions.
Wherever railings approach a wall provide a secure anchor (possibly blocking). (down to the right) C is the distance from
This secure anchor should typically be approximately 2" below the nominal the finished opening
height of the railing. See Example 2 . to the finished wall.
(down to the left)

Example 1 Example 2
2"

approx
2" typ
D platform

C platform
blocking

Balcony or Loft Railing

A & B are finished balcony dimensions.
(down to the left)

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Construction
KD: Unless specified otherwise, all spiral stairs are shipped “Knocked-Down”. Enjoy the confidence of knowing your
stair is completely assembled during fabrication. This minimizes field assembly time and assures a quality product.
Set-Up: A stair that’s shipped “Set-Up” has all welded connections. It can’t be knocked down.

Connections – Most welded connections are a type 2 NOMMA finish. An optional type 1 finish is also available. Please inquire.

Material
A variety of materials can be used for the basic stair construction (center column and tread frames).
Steel (assumed unless specified otherwise)
Galvanized Steel (actually zinc plated steel)
Aluminum
Stainless Steel (brushed finish)
Bright Metals
Brass, copper, and stainless components are supplied without any coating. A protective coating
is optionally available for brass mid-balusters. A coating on handrails is not recommended.
Brass and copper are supplied with a #7 polished finish. Optionally they can be “aged”.
Stainless steel is supplied with a #4 brushed finish.

Exterior Stairs – Aluminum or Galvanized Steel are recommended for exterior applications to prevent corrosion. A Set-Up
steel stair is also an option, however packing and freight costs can be substantial. A KD steel stair is intended for interior use only.

Tread & Platform Surfaces (all thicknesses listed below are actual)
We can build to any specifications, however, unless specified otherwise, the following specifications will be applied to your order.
Frame Only: The stair will be built for tread and platform covers of ¾" particle board with carpet. A pattern is supplied.
You should specify the thickness of your particular tread cover to ensure proper rise and attachment height. For Platform
Frames where you are installing your own wood flooring, you can request a plywood cover on the frame to make attaching
your flooring to the platform easier. You must specify your flooring thickness.
Carpet Grade: ¾" high-density particle board on the treads and ¾" CDXU plywood on the platform.
Red Oak Edge: 1½" Red Oak & ¾" particle board
Hardwood: A 1" tread is available for all sizes.
Decking-ready: Tread built and holes drilled to accomodate1" x 5¼" decking
Pan: Built for your application. Our standard pan is 12 gauge steel and is 1¼" deep.
Smooth or Checkerplate: 12 gauge steel is standard
Radial Grate: The maximum space is less than 1"
Glass Block: 1" thick block set into a special pan
Laminated Glass: 1" thick laminated glass set into a special frame
Laser Cut: Custom designs using ¼" steel bar or aluminum material

Wood – All hardwood is sanded to 80 grit. Finish is by others. Hardwood railcaps are supplied long to be job fit.

Risers – Custom Iron open riser staircases (open riser is standard for most models) do not meet the 4" sphere
code requirement. To comply with the 4" sphere code requirement on the rises, we offer four riser options.

Closure – Available to conceal the bottom of the tread frame. Depending on the tread surface chosen,
flathead screws may be visible. They can be puttied, sanded smooth and painted over during installation.

Building Codes – We can build spiral stairways to meet any building code requirement if you inform us of the requirement. Due to
local variations and interpretations of building codes, it is recommended that you review code-related information with your local official.

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QUOTATION ORDER

REQUESTED BY: Shipping Address (if different from left):

Name
Company
Address

Phone Destination Contact

Email Destination Phone
Job Ref
Design Service: If you need assistance in determining the
Rotation and the Platform style, or with other design
concerns, include a sketch or photocopy of the floorplan and
Stair Use: RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL site photos (if available) and have us do the design work.
Please provide a separate page with any sketch or
other additional information that will help us
quote and/or design your spiral stair.
MODEL NAME/NUMBER

1 Diameter 42" 48" 54" 60" 66" 72" Custom (4" smaller than finished opening)

2 Height (finished floor to finished floor)

3 Rotation Down Left Down Right

BASIC STAIR SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE INDICATE ANY CHANGES

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: FROM BASIC STAIR SPECIFICATIONS
Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KD (disassembled) Set-up (all welded unit)
Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steel Aluminum Other
4 Platform Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B (one side of railing) Style C Style D No Platform
with basic stair options:
Tread Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carpet Grade
Platform Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carpet Grade
Closures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None Platform Closure = Yes Tread Closure = Yes
Risers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
Center Column Finial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Painted Cap
Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Powder Coat

If no changes are indicated at the right, we will create your quote or order with the basic stair specifications.

400 First Street East, Zumbrota, Minnesota 55992

ph 800.732.7696 | fax 507.316.0784
email [email protected]

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