Temporary staircase

[Selfbuildsarah]

I’ve read about temporary staircases on here before (Howdens for £100?) but no luck finding one for our build. Our local Howdens wouldn’t say how much for a basic staircase and weren’t interested in us signing up for an account. Nothing on eBay. We are not skilled enough to make one unfortunately!

[LaChab]

If it's just a straight stair, then dead easy to make (as long as you've got a cordless drill! and a saw!)

Couple of bits of 225 x 50 for the sides, short lengths of 50 x 25 batten to hold it all together, and decking for the treads.

Mine supported 4 guys and a  150kg triple glazed window with no problem.

Have a go!

[Selfbuildsarah]

😳

[Spinny]

How good does it have to be and for how long and for what traffic ?

People (including us) were going up and down scaffolding on a scaffolding ladder for more than 6 months.

What about a loft type ladder ?

Presumably you will be installing the actual staircase ASAP ?

 

This one is free...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-building-materials/wooden-temporary-stair-unit-for-site-access-or-renovation-projects/1515416065

Edited 52 minutes ago by Spinny