How to Measure for a Single Turn Staircase
What Is a Single Turn Staircase?
Some examples of different single turn staircases are shown to the right
We do not need all of these dimensions. A lot of them we can calculate for you. However, the more you can provide the better.
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Example of How to Measure a Staircase With a Single Turn
Maximum Stair Dimensions
1
Floor to floor
AKA ‘finished floor to finished floor height’ or ‘total rise’. This is the dimension measured from the top of the floor downstairs, to the top of the floor upstairs. It is important that this dimension is accurate.
2
Maximum Length 1
This is the maximum amount of space the staircase can take up from the wall to the front of the first tread. If you do not know this size, don’t worry, we can calculate it for you.
3
Maximum Length 2
This is the maximum amount of space the staircase can take up from the wall to the joist (where the staircase finishes). If you do not know this size, don’t worry, we can calculate it for you.
4
Floor to ceiling
If you need us to work out the headroom for you we will need this dimension. This is the dimension from the ground floor to the underside of the finished ceiling (usually plasterboard).
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Stair Opening Dimensions
4
Opening length
This is the length of the opening which the staircase is going into. If you do not know this size, don’t worry, we can calculate it for you.
5
Opening width
This is the width of the opening which the staircase is going into. If you do not know this size, don’t worry, we can calculate it for you.
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7
Turn Direction
The direction the staircase turns as you walk up it, so in the example shown, it is a right hand turn.
Other Tips
In old buildings, sometimes the floors are not level, please call us for advice with this.
Other things to consider