Just wanted to wish all our fellow Canadians a safe and happy Canada Day! We are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful country. Enjoy your long weekend!
We will be back at it on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Cheers
BUSY BUSY BUSY
We are sadly halfway through summer and the jobs are still coming in HOT! Here are our updated wait time for stairs/railings.
Standard stairs - 5-6 weeks
Open Rise/Self Support - 6-7 weeks
Steel Stairs - 8-10 weeks
Standard Railings - 3-4 weeks
Glass - 3-4 weeks
If you have any questions please let us know!
Happy Canada Day!
As we head into one of the most anticipated long weekends of the year, we wanted to wish you all a safe and fun filled Canada Day!
Relax and enjoy the beauty weather our country has to offer, we are very lucky!
We will be closed on Monday, July 2nd, reopening on Tuesday (regular hours)
Really Cool Stairs #8 - Cantilevered Stairs
These stairs are personally my favorite. I love their clean looks and ultra-modern presence. The last 2 pictures in the gallery show how these stairs are designed and what is hidden behind the walls which gives the stair its strength. These stairs are expensive but in my opinion, pieces of art!
Really Cool Stairs #7 - Wild Newel Posts
Check out these works of art! The newel post, or railing post as most people call them, are responsible for all of your railings strength. There are many flashy ways to customize the posts you have in your house, it all really comes down to budget.
Below are some wild examples of workmanship and creativity. Here at Stairhaus, we are capable of replicating anything you throw at us. Check these cool posts out!
Stair Lighting - Plan Ahead!
Add lighting to your stairs? No problem! Installing lights in your stairs not only makes them look cool, it will also make them a whole lot safer when using them at night. Technology in the LED market has opened up many doors with respect to the lighting options you now have. The lights are low voltage, very bright and indiscreet.
If you want to incorporate lighting in your stair & railing project, it is important you plan well in advance. We are not electricians so the electrical rough-in's would need to be completed prior and would need to be installed in the correct locations (we will do all of the planning for you). Lights are commonly installed on the walls, risers and tread overhangs. We are capable of hiding all the wire and making the lights nearly invisible until you turn them on.
Take a look at a few options in the pics below. Lights are a great addition to a stair & railing project, definitely something worth considering when planning out a build or renovation.
Really Cool Stairs #6 - The "Fun" Edition
This #blog entry is dedicated to stairs that are quirky and fun. Generally designed around what kids think are cool, a few of these stairs definitely make going "down" really fun. I think the slides will start anyone's day off on the right foot!
Really Cool Stairs #5 - Circular Stair Edition
Most people walk up and down their carpet grade circular in their home every day and not think much about it. Did you know it takes nearly 3-4x longer to build a circular over a standard straight set of stairs? We love building circulars however they seem to be less and less popular as the typical 2 storey homes are being replaced with larger bungalows.
A circular stair takes up more room however definitely makes a statement when you first walk into a house. Here at Stairhaus, we are fully capable of designing and building virtually any circular you throw at us. Whether its curved nosing & railing or the traditional "Scarlett O'Hara" sweeping double circulars, let us make this happen for you!
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What's In Style? Steel Spindles!
Out with the old, in with the new! Everyone remembers the twisted, solid steel spindles in your parents house back in the 70's, 80's and 90's right? The top "railing" was that gaudy gold vinyl and the spindles were traditionally twisted flat black or painted white with gold "accents". YUCK!
Well wipe that stigma from your mind! Bezdan, our steel spindle supplier, has modernized the entire steel spindle market by offering sleek, clean and light weight new products. These new spindles offer transparency to your home while keeping a clean modern look. Here at Stairhaus, we currently install 9/10 homes in Bezdan spindles. This look is timeless and they will give your home an entirely new feel.
Bezdan is a Canadian based company located in Burnaby, BC. They have an Ontario warehouse, typically guaranteeing us orders within 24hrs to our door. We know what the other companies offer and it was an easy decision to deal with this company. Their quality and customer service is second to none.
Take a minute to browse their site as they offer many other products which are in line with their steel spindle product line. Whether it be glass fittings or steel cable, Bezdan makes sure we have the materials to get the job done.
In this picture: Stainless Steel Tube Spindles 1-1/2 x 1/2 (Rectangular)
In this picture: TL12X-30 and the TL102X-1-30 in Satin Black
Create your own pattern with the wide variety of spindles Bezdan offers.