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Originally Posted by bloodhound31
1. Ready for oil!
Well.... nearly...
I have one tread at the top of the stairs left to cut and install. It's a bit tricky because it is surrounded on two sides by thick steel and some bolts, lips, edges etc - lots to custom-cut around to make it fit.
The insulation is back in the walls with every nook and cranny stuffed to keep the temperatures out/in and also a bit of soundproofing.
The bulk of the work is done but there are a couple of gaps that I want to fill and tidy up. Now the wall-panelling can be cut for the stairs and fitted on the walls.
2. Big hole!
As soon as the stairs are dressed, there's the issue of the long drop from the top floor. A bannister needs to be constructed with a gate at the top of the stairs.
Stay tuned for the updates as I get to the task.
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Baz - the staircase is looking really good and you must be pretty happy with it. The only comment I would offer on the treads is that the leading edge of the first step down looks a bit wavy in your last photo. Could just be the lighting, but you wouldn't want someone to misplace their step especially when descending.
I haven't found a gate necessary on mine, and it's tighter than yours for space. I made sure that there is sufficient dim light to see the top of the stairs, plus I put a distinctive top knob on the end post of upper level balustrade, (see post #12
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...t=36222&page=4 ) so it is always something that your hand goes to when about to descend. When visitors are present, I increase the lighting level.
Let me know if you'd like any details of how I made the balustrade for the upper level. It was quite straightforward and gave a very pleasing and safe outcome.
Chris