Pocster Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 I need some proper temp stairs . If I buy a straight run is that self supporting ? I.e only fixed at the top and base . So no side fixings for support . Or must I construct some kind of frame ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Support only at top and bottom is normal. Have a look at Howdens cheap straight flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, ProDave said: Support only at top and bottom is normal. Have a look at Howdens cheap straight flights. Oh . I assumed it would need support along its length either from the floor or bolted to a wall . Will check howdens - cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hmmmm i’ll need a small landing at the top ( winder ) before I run straight . Guess I would make a landing platform with a wood base and support then run a cheap straight run off it .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Mobile staircase on wheels would be so much better!!! https://www.stepsandstillages.co.uk/products/mobile-steps/product/909-10-step-budget/category_pathway-43 £600 ouch ! Edited August 18, 2019 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Ooooooo https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobile-Safety-Warehouse-Steps-Step-ladders-Industrial-Lightweight-Duty/311940009900?hash=item48a112cfac:m:mRm6i1DI_SG3vV096eBkCiA&var=610743335612 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, pocster said: Ooooooo https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobile-Safety-Warehouse-Steps-Step-ladders-Industrial-Lightweight-Duty/311940009900?hash=item48a112cfac:m:mRm6i1DI_SG3vV096eBkCiA&var=610743335612 Careful. That might not match the picture. "the number of steps" pull down only has "2" as the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, ProDave said: Careful. That might not match the picture. "the number of steps" pull down only has "2" as the only option. Yeah I know . looks nice and cheap - Select 12 tread and it’s £800 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 There's a straight flight sitting in the front garden of a house in Dornoch that I am working at, removed as they have reversed the stairs and fitted a new set. A long way to come for you to collect them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Man up: build yer own. A few yards of 9 by 2 for the stringers and whatever is lying round the site for the treads - spare sheets of glass will do. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: Man up: build yer own. A few yards of 9 by 2 for the stringers and whatever is lying round the site for the treads - spare sheets of glass will do. ? Exactly what I did in my garage, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotusBuild Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 ... and handy shelving as well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 51 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: A few yards of 9 by 2 for the stringers and whatever is lying round the site for the treads - spare sheets of glass will do. ? Yards..?? 9 by 2...??? Have you been building since the turn of the last century ..??! ? You can build your own fairly easily - these were from leftover rafters and Egger board, and lasted for 14 months before being repurposed as cellar steps ..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 hours ago, AnonymousBosch said: Man up: build yer own. A few yards of 9 by 2 for the stringers and whatever is lying round the site for the treads - spare sheets of glass will do. ? Did that . I need them movable though and free standing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 These are what i’ve Been using for 2 years . Now a bit rotted . SWMBO wants a ‘proper’ temporary staircase when we live on the build ? Building a wooden one whilst cheap is a pita to move and fix . Mobile stairs make my life easier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 42 minutes ago, pocster said: These are what i’ve Been using for 2 years . Now a bit rotted . SWMBO wants a ‘proper’ temporary staircase when we live on the build ? Building a wooden one whilst cheap is a pita to move and fix . Mobile stairs make my life easier . Can't beat a tidy site! Just knock up in timber and add 6 lockable castors. Basic structure is easy. I used I think 9"x2" for stringers and treads and knocked up a jig for repeatability, inletting the treads with a router. Treads were glued and screwed in from the side. I added three lengths of studding top, middle and bottom just as backup but it was likely uneccessary. Only got a short bit left off the flight I made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, Onoff said: Can't beat a tidy site! Just knock up in timber and add 6 lockable castors. Basic structure is easy. I used I think 9"x2" for stringers and treads and knocked up a jig for repeatability, inletting the treads with a router. Treads were glued and screwed in from the side. I added three lengths of studding top, middle and bottom just as backup but it was likely uneccessary. Only got a short bit left off the flight I made. Yeah I know . It’s just another thing to do on the infinite list of things to do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, pocster said: Yeah I know . It’s just another thing to do on the infinite list of things to do ! I'm just beginning to understand the really deep meaning of the word infinity. The trick is trying hard to remain positive about it : you know the sort of thing - suffer from a bad dose of optimism bias. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: I'm just beginning to understand the really deep meaning of the word infinity. The trick is trying hard to remain positive about it : you know the sort of thing - suffer from a bad dose of optimism bias. ? oh i’m Positive 99% of the time . Probably end up due to cost reasons buying a pre made straight run then building a frame for it and casters like @Onoff suggested . Just nice sometimes to spend the money and it’s just done ! Edited August 19, 2019 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Gave in . Got a 12 step pre made staircase Total height 2.6 for £168 inc vat and delivery . Needless to say I had to ‘play’ with the builders merchants for it at that price ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Hmmmm This isn’t going to be as easy as I thought . Stairs weigh 90kg - haven’t work out a safe way to get them underground. Also once I build a frame and strengthen it - it’s going to be very heavy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Not quite finished but ... “ Necessity is the mother of invention “ Indeed the worlds first sliding staircase . Top half slides up over bottom half and will eventually lock in place Looks like an @Onoff monster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Looks like a step in the right direction... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Looks like a picture from one of those HSE reports that ends with the amount of fine the company got for unsafe working practices..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Davies Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 27/08/2019 at 11:35, pocster said: Hmmmm This isn’t going to be as easy as I thought . Stairs weigh 90kg - haven’t work out a safe way to get them underground. I've found my Lidl chain hoists very useful for this sort of thing. Bit worried I haven't seen them on sale for quite a while, hope it wasn't too many liability claims. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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