How Will Your Materials Respond to the Climate?

Not every material is suited to every climate. Especially on the coast and in humid areas, wood can bend and warp with moisture. Luckily, there’s an easy solution without sacrificing on style. Stair treads that use a vertical grain of wood both look beautiful and stand up to the elements.

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 What Materials Do You Want to See?

For a floating staircase, the materials have a big impact on the overall look and feel. But depending on the fabricator, you may be seeing less of your favorite wood tread than you imagined. For some stair systems, the treads sit on top of a metal seat, as opposed to being seamlessly recessed into the bracket. As Gessin notes, large steel platforms won’t always live up to your design vision. “If you’re looking up at a lot of black steel, it’s really bulky,” he says.

 

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