Open Vs Closed Staircase
Walls can change color an old chandelier can become a new pendant light and an enclosed staircase can become open.
Open vs closed staircase. This is part of a staircase renovation series where we upg. Will your treads be fully exposed as with an open or notched stringer. The result however may give the room an updated feel. This is because open risers have many functional and stylistic benefits that closed risers lack.
Open riser stairs are quickly becoming the more attractive option for custom staircases. The open version is a little over 10 cheaper due to less wood being used. Think it through as i show you the drafting and layout techniques for all of them plus building code references. The benefits of open riser stairs.
Open risers are of course open and their transparency lets in far more natural light than a closed riser staircase can. Left hand open or left return treads intersect a wall or knee wall on the right side of the tread and are exposed on the left side. Do you want open or closed rises. We have a quote for both open and closed versions of an otherwise identical staircase.
One of the great things about a house is the endless opportunities for change. The straight staircase is the simplest staircase design. Fully open no walls on side 2. When strength and safety are a concern go closed.
They re transparent and let in light. Create a seamless transition against one wall or two. Partially open one wall 3. Notice how the spindles directly intersect the tread in the photo above.
Closed stringer stairs have their place but open stringer stairs have a clean attractive look and give interest to the staircase. Closed stair treads have either a wall or a knee wall on both ends of the tread and thus require no mitered returns. Do you prefer the tread nosing to be set within the periphery of the width of the outer stringers. The ultimate choice to make small spaces feel larger.
Converting closed stringer stairs to the open stringer look will require measuring and sawing. There are two types. This is how we converted our ugly open stringer staircase to an elegant closed stringer staircase.