Stairs Technical Specification Guide

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STAIRS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION GUIDE
APRIL 2017
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CHOOSE THE BEAUTY AND
PERFORMANCE OF TIMBER
Choosing the right stairs can make a huge difference to the look and feel of
any property. JELD-WEN invests heavily in research and development to meet
legislative performance criteria, as well as aesthetic design to meet the needs
of architects, specifying bodies, contractors and consumers.
JELD-WEN stairs are specified for many high profile Supporting you
developments, including zero carbon projects. Timber is one You can download accurate CAD drawings of our products
of the few fully sustainable building products and can reduce from the ‘Professionals’ section of our website or request a
energy consumption more effectively than most man-made CAD disc by emailing us at [email protected].
materials.
We also offer free RIBA accredited CPD courses
JELD-WEN aims to source all its timber according that will explain our timber stairs in more detail,
to recognised chain of custody schemes, and a and will add points to your core curriculum
full Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) chain of studies. Visit our website for more information
custody certification is available on request. and to complete your enquiry form.
Proud to be UK based
Like you, we believe that UK manufacturing is unparalleled in
terms of quality and craftsmanship.
All our stairs have been manufactured
and assembled right here in the UK.
For more information contact us on 0845 122 2894 2

CONTENTS
Our range 4 CASE STUDIES 66
Behind our products 6 Avant Homes 68
Specifying stairs 8 Bovis Homes 69
Finishing and maintaining your products 9 Perownes Farm 70
Building Regulations 10 Hope Street 71
Legislation11 Marine Drive 72
Material specification 12
General advice 14
Installation advice 15
Winder Box details 18
Top newel condition 19
Installation of straight flights between walls 20
Stair layouts – England & Wales 21
Stair layouts – Scotland 32
Bullnose treads 40
Curtail treads 41
DOMESTIC STAIRS 42
Prestige range 44
Traditional range 48
Contemporary range 52
Straight stock flights 55
COMMUNAL STAIRS 56
Standard communal 58
Fire protected communal 60
BALUSTRADE SOLUTIONS 62
Demountable Balustrade 63
Pre-assembled Balustrade 63
Temporary Guardrail 64
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OUR RANGE
We offer standard straight flights from stock or a fully made to measure service
to suit your project. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
DOMESTIC STAIRS
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PRESTIGE RANGE TRADITIONAL RANGE

JELD-WEN’s Prestige Oak range is built to last, offering Our Traditional staircase range is available in a choice of
unbeatable quality and a premium finish. Available in a choice Hemlock, white primed or Redwood timber components
of laminated oak or redwood timbers. with a variety of styles to choose from.
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CONTEMPORARY RANGE STRAIGHT STOCK FLIGHTS

If you’re looking to differentiate your project from the For those projects with time and budget constraints
competition, our ultra-modern designs in our Contemporary JELD-WEN offers 13 step straight stock flights that are
range will do just that. Available in a wide variety of materials available on express delivery.
and finishes.

COMMUNAL STAIRS
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STANDARD COMMUNAL FIRE PROTECTED COMMUNAL

JELD-WEN offers a complete solution for communal stairs and JELD-WEN offers fire protected communal stair components
our range has been proven to meet even the most exacting that are independently certified by the British Woodworking
performance standards. Federation (BWF) and the Loss Prevention Certification Board
(LPCB), part of the BRE, for fire protected stairs.
BALUSTRADE SOLUTIONS
With increasing pressure on timescales for projects, JELD-WEN
offer several balustrading solutions to speed up installation and
provide temporary measures during the construction process.
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DEMOUNTABLE BALUSTRADE PRE-ASSEMBLED BALUSTRADE TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL

JELD-WEN can provide a demountable JELD-WEN offers factory assembled JELD-WEN have developed a simple
balustrade that can be simply removed balustrading, to ensure a quick and easy temporary guardrail and edge protection
to allow large items to be moved up fix on site. All our balustrade components solution to provide additional safety
and down the staircase. arrive fully assembled so there is no need measures while properties are under
for time consuming sawing and cutting. construction.
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BEHIND OUR PRODUCTS
JELD-WEN recognises the importance of acting responsibly, and strives to be
at the forefront of innovation in order to drive the highest standards within
the industry. We work closely with third party industry bodies to achieve this,
and to ensure all our products are tested to meet current legislation and
standards across the UK.
Quality Standards JELD-WEN stairs are independently assessed
We understand how important quality is to our customers and accredited by the British Woodworking
and therefore continually develop our products and services Federation (BWF) to guarantee that all
to achieve the high standards that are expected. staircases meet Building Regulations
requirements. The BWF badge displayed on
We are formally assessed under BWF Accredited each JELD-WEN staircase is your assurance
quality and environmental and Certificated
of compliance. A record of all staircases
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practices, and all our factories with the badge will be kept for 10 years.
are ISO9001: 2008 and
ISO14001: 2004 certified.
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That’s why we aim to provide our customers Domestic Stair Common Flight
with environmentally beneficial products
with wood sourced from well managed JELD-WEN offers a complete solution for residential properties
and for ‘Common Stairs’ for flats and multi-occupancy
forests. Where we get our wood really
buildings, and our range has been proven to meet even the
matters and that’s why we can offer a full
most exacting performance standards.
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of
Custody Certification upon request.
In keeping with our quality policy, JELD-WEN offers the

following guarantees on its staircases:
10 year guarantee on all products against

10
Year Guarantee
manufacturing defects. JELD-WEN will not
MANUFACTURING
accept responsibility for product that has
been poorly installed or modified where the
structural strength of the stairs is impaired.

High Standards Load and Deflection Testing
We have worked hard to drive up standards in stair production At JELD-WEN we independently load test our stairs in
and JELD-WEN was the first volume UK manufacturer to accordance with BS 585 and BS 6399-1, to meet with the
be independently assessed by the British Woodworking standards set out by the BWF stair scheme.
Federation (BWF) for domestic and communal flights, and
During the testing process the ability for the stairs to
is the only timber stair manufacturer to be independantly
support imposed loads of 1.5kN/m2 (domestic stairs) and
certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB),
3kN/m2 (communal stairs) are assessed. The weight is
part of the BRE, for fire protected timber stairs.
distributed evenly outwards from the centre treads and
Our stairs are put through a rigorous testing process to ensure any deflection or visible signs of defamation are recorded.
they meet the relevant performance requirements for loading
JELD-WEN stairs are fully certified as being capable of
and fire protection.
supporting loads suitable for both domestic and
communal properties. Testing has been conducted for the
resistance against static loading in accordance with BS EN
13374: 2013 Class A.
Usage Type 1
Self-contained dwelling units and communal areas in blocks of
flats not more than three storeys high and not more than four
units per floor accessible from one stair.
Usage Type 2
Communal areas in blocks of flats other than use type 1,
and institutional buildings (not subject to crowds), hostels,
guest houses, residential clubs.
Usage Type 3
All other buildings including hotels and motels.
Fire Testing
The point load is applied at the point that gives the most onerous requirement.
In medium rise buildings, the communal flight stair may act Where individual balusters are used each should be capable of resisting half the concentrated load.
Total displacement of the a handrail should not exceed B19 If not achievable, the handrail should
as one of the routes of escape in the event of a fire. So it is be capable of withstanding 2.5 times the applied load during a single test, without failure.
vital that it is able to resist the effects of the fire and retain its
integrity after the fire has gone out.
Manufacturers offering fire protected stairs have to
demonstrate that their stairs comply with the requirements
for fire protection under the test method set out by BD2569
Fire Performance of Escape Stairs – Guidance Document
(Department of Communities and Local Government, 2009).
The Loss Prevention Certification Board audits the
manufacturing process and quality assurance throughout
manufacture to establish whether the timber stairs are
serviceable and an effective means of escape, even after an
extremely hazardous fire. View redbooklive.com for more
information.
Loading to strings, treads and risers
Test load USAGE TYPE 1 USAGE TYPE 2 USAGE TYPE 3
BWF Stair Guarantee, view the video at
UDL 1.5 kN/m2 3.0 kN/m2 4.0 kN/m2
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Concentrated Load 1.4 kN 4.0 kN 4.0 kN
Horizontal loads to handrails and balusters

Test load USAGE TYPE 1 USAGE TYPE 2 & 3
Horizontal UDL to handrail 0.36 kN/m run 0.74 kN/m run
UDL applied to the infill 0.5 kN/m2 1.0 kN/m2
Concentrated Load 0.25 kN 0.5 kN
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SPECIFYING STAIRS
There are a number of things to consider when specifying stairs:
Design Approved Document M has other recommendations
The style and finish of the products need to reflect the building as below:
design, use, and the aspirations of the client.
Location Maximum rise Minimum going
Stairs offer subtle design features that create a traditional or
Domestic common areas
170mm 250mm
contemporary quality feel, helping new fittings blend into an
old home or adding a touch of luxury to a modern building. Non-domestic 150-170mm 280-425mm
There’s a wide choice of options to consider when specifying • Stability – the imposed loads to a stair are dynamic and
stairs including your choice of balustrading, spindles, newels, caused by people moving along the stair. Stairs need to
caps, handrails, risers and tread options. Combined with a be designed to reduce the potential bounce or have
variety of materials options – see page 12 for more detail. sufficient stiffness provided by direct connections in
the adjacent structures.
Performance
You will need to consider the following performance indicators • Fire characteristics – stairs themselves do not have to
in addition to the Building Regulation requirements: provide a fire resistance capability unless they are separating
two compartments i.e. if the stairs to an upstairs flat is
• Safety in use – particular consideration must be given to
‘exposed’ to the flat below. Fire resistance is usually provided
the risk of users to improve the safety in use of the stairs.
by the fitting of (plasterboard) to the underside of the stair
– Open riser stairs should be designed so that the rear and tested in accordance with BS EN 1365-6.
of each tread is overlapped by the tread above by at
least 16mm. Building Regulations
Which Building Regulations apply and what are the standards?
– Where there is the possibility of children below the age of The Building Regulations for stairs varies dependant on the
5 using the stairs care should be taken ensure any aperture type of project i.e. new build, refurbishment or loft conversion,
formed by the components of the stair is capable of access and there are differences between England, Scotland,
by a child is less than 100mm i.e. a 100mm ball should Northern Ireland and Wales.
not be able to pass through the gap. Any configuration See page 10 for further information.
of balustrade should be designed as to be incapable of
being climbed. Budget
A key requirement when considering which stairs to specify is
• Durability – the service environment for the stairs will affect of course the budget available. Factors to consider are:
the moisture content of timber and wood based products.
The table below provides indicative moisture content values • Materials – the choice of material to specify will have a big
that should be considered for stairs: impact on the price. If grandeur and luxury is the overall
aim then the solid oak option has the wow factor, but if the
Moisture Approximate budget is more modest then the Hemlock option may be the
Location content range relative humidity way forward.
Internal use - heated 7-11% 50% • Style – the more grand the staircase the higher the cost so
Internal use - unheated 10-14% 65% considering the style for your budget is always important.
• Accessibility – traditionally there has always been a

relationship between rise and going, this is generally
accepted as (2 x Rise + 1 x Going) and is in the range
550mm and 700mm. Stairs in domestic situations should
have a maximum pitch of 42°. Maximum rises and minimum
goings are given below for a range of stair uses:
Recommendations of Approved Document K:
Rise Going
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
Private stair 150 220* 220* 300
Utility stair 150 190 250 400

General
150 170 250 400
access stair
OTE: Combined maximum rise and minimum going can

N
create pitch problems. *e.g. combined = 45°

FINISHING & MAINTAINING
YOUR PRODUCTS
All JELD-WEN all stair components are supplied unfinished for Tread and riser protection
site decoration. As an added benefit we can supply our standard MDF treads
and risers with easy peel away film protection. This innovation
Stairs can be finished with paint, stain, varnish or lacquer,
provides protection for the staircase whilst under construction
whilst primed products and surface coated fire protected
and can simply be scored and peeled away once work is
components can be decorated with a good quality paint to
complete.
suit the property.
Always ensure all surfaces and edges are in good condition
before applying finishing coats. If the primer, base coat stain
or fire protected surface coating has deteriorated, primer coats
must be reapplied before further finishing coats are applied.
JELD-WEN internal joinery is NOT suitable for certain types of
waxes, polishes etc. Please refer to manufacturers instructions.
Three coat primed finish
One of the most time consuming parts of fitting a staircase is
the painting, when working to a tight schedule and budget,
there’s no time to waste.
JELD-WEN now supply primed stairs part finished, with a three
coat primed finish applied in factory controlled conditions, so
all that’s needed is a simple top-coat applied on site, giving the
perfect finish in half the time.
Fire protection and maintenance

In order to maintain coatings in good condition, the following
procedure should be followed:-
• Clean as required using a soft cloth and mild solution of
warm soapy water. Do not saturate the surface.
• Spills and heavy stains should be removed immediately using
a mild detergent solution to avoid permanent discolouration
of the coatings.
• Avoid the use of aggressive and abrasive cleaning materials
and cleaners containing wax and silicones.
• Avoid placing hot items directly onto the finished surface as
this may result in permanent damage.
• Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight, which may result in
discolouration.
• It is possible to touch up light scratches provided the correct
products are used.
• After 5 years the coatings should be inspected annually and
if necessary a maintenance coat of ES/VFR/TCW (or HW05 if
a solvent borne Top Seal was used.) in selected sheen level
should be applied. No longer than 10 years should elapse
before maintenance topcoat is applied.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
Building Regulations drive product Channel Islands, etc). JELD-WEN UK Ltd does not accept any
liability for incorrectly specified product and resulting non-
design of JELD-WEN products to compliance with regulations.
ensure they comply at all times. This
information provides guidance on
the relevant regulations you need to
consider when specifying stairs.
Building Regulations, England and Wales;
Separate requirements under Scottish, Welsh and Northern
Ireland Building Regulations may apply – see comparison
tables for reference.
The principle points affecting stair specification and selection
are as follows:
Approved Document B - Fire Safety
Stairs in some situations have to be fire resistant. We provide
fire resisting stairs certified by the BRE Loss Prevention
Certificate Board (LPCB) and we are the only volume stair
manufacturer to be certified by the LPCB. Building Regulation comparison tables for
England, Scotland and Wales
Approved Document E - Resistance to passage of sound
Stairs are subject to sound insulation requirements, we offer a Means of escape from fire
rubber matting which is applied to the underside of the England Approved Document B
staircase. Scotland Scottish Handbook Section 2
Approved Document K - Protection from falling collision Northern Ireland Technical Booklet E
and impact Wales Approved Document B
Approved Document K determines the height and depth of
the steps, this will vary depending upon the type of building Resistance to passage of sound
and will also impact on the pitch and overall length of a England Approved Document E
staircase. Scotland Scottish Handbook Section 5
Approved Document M - Access to and use of buildings Northern Ireland Technical Booklet G
The steps of a staircase have to be wider and lower and must Wales Approved Document E
not have any trip hazards such as nosing overhang. There must
also be a continuous handrail on each side. Protection from falling, collision and impact
Applications: England Approved Document K

Scotland Scottish Handbook Section 4
New build – all of the above applicable
Northern Ireland Technical Booklet H
Loft conversions – for loft conversion projects Approved
Wales Approved Document K
Document B must be adhered to and the project must be
signed off by Building Control who will check particularly for Access and facilities for disabled people
means of escape.
England Approved Document M
Refurbishment – when completing a refurbishment you must Scottish Building Standards
Scotland
replace stairs like for like or improve the specification to get Section 4.3
closer to the Building Regulations wherever possible. Northern Ireland Technical Booklet R
Wales Approved Document M
The responsibility for correct specification remains with the
Building designer (for new build) or the installer (for Please note: Channel Islands and Isle of Man are excluded from the above
replacement products). If in any doubt customers should regulations
always seek the advice of their Local Authority Building
Control Department. There may be other regional differences
in requirements not included in the above (Northern Ireland,

LEGISLATION
Dedicated to responsible business European Standards
JELD-WEN aspires to be the industry leader in environmentally BS EN 204: 2001 Classification of thermoplastic wood adhesives
responsible practices and products. We have committed ourselves for non-structural applications.
to more responsible business practices and environmental BS EN 300: 1997 Oriented Strand Boards (OSB). Definitions,
stewardship. This affects every aspect of our organisation and classifications and specifications.
governs our approach to energy efficiency, air and water emissions
and indoor air quality. BS EN 312-4: 1997 Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements
for load-bearing boards for use in dry conditions.
We have a responsible, renewable timber sourcing
policy and are extremely proud to have received BS EN 312-5: 1997 Particleboards. Specifications. Requirements or
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) multi-site chain load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions.
of custody certifications dedicated to promoting BS EN 622-2: 2004 Fibreboards. Specifications. Requirements for
responsible forest management. hardboards.
Our stairs are available Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC) certified BS EN 636-1: 1997 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for
on request, which means we have sourced wood from Chain of plywood for use in dry conditions.
Custody forests that have been independently verified against BS EN 636-2: 1997 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for
worldwide standards. plywood for use in humid conditions.
All JELD-WEN products meet the new EU Timber regulations which BS EN 636-3: 1997 Plywood. Specifications. Requirements for
aims to prevent the trade in illegal harvesting of timber. plywood for use in exterior conditions.
For a full copy of our environmental policy visit: BS EN 942: 2007 Timber in joinery. General classifications of
jeld-wen.co.uk/aboutus timber quality.
BS EN 1365-6: 2004 Fire resistance tests for loadbearing
British Standards elements. Stairs.
BS 585-1: 1989 Wood stairs. Specification for stairs with closed BS EN 1670:2007 Building hardware. Corrosion resistance.
rises for domestic use, including straight and winder flights and Requirements and test methods.
quarter or half landings (current, obsolescent). BS EN 1991-1-1 General actions. Densities, selfweight imposed
BS 585-2: 1985 Wood stairs. Specification for performance loads for buildings. Replaces BS 6399-1: 1996
requirements for domestic stairs constructed of wood-based BS EN 12765:2001 Classification of thermosetting wood
materials (current, obsolescent). adhesives for non-structural applications.
BS 1186-2: 1988 Timber for and workmanship in joinery. BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 Fire classification of construction
Specification for workmanship. products and building elements. Classification using test data from
BS 5268-2: 2002 Structural use of timber. Code of practice for reaction to fire tests.
permissible stress design, materials for workmanship. BS EN 15644: 2008 Traditionally designed prefabricated stairs
BS 5395-1: 2010 Code of practice for the design of stairs with made of solid wood.
straight flights and winders. BS EN 14076:2013 Timber stairs. Terminology.
BS 6100 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms.
BS 6399-1: 1996 Loadings for buildings. Code of practice for dead
and imposed loads. Replaced by BS EN 1991-1-1
BS 8300: 2009 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet
the needs of disabled people – Code of practice.
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
All our timber is sustainably sourced in compliance with the practices agreed
with the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).
We offer oak and softwood timber options across our range TIMBER SPECIES
which is either finger jointed engineered knotty, engineered,
Stairs can be made from one timber or a combination of many
laminated engineered timber or a combination of these. Solid
depending on the style or specification required.
or laminated timber for use in stairs should meet the
requirements of BS EN 942. Below are some of the timbers most commonly used to
manufacture our stair components:
TIMBER TYPES
Oak Engineered American White Oak (Quercus Alba)
Our oak is laminated, which means that rather than using one Our engineered oak construction ensures a premium finish
single piece of oak, we use separate pieces bonded together, with few knots, ideal for waxing or varnishing.
providing improved dimensional stability.
String
Knotty
Redwood knotty timber allows for a high quality finish. Knots are
visible in this type of timber, which need treatment before finishing
– please refer to page 9 for further details.
Finger jointed Newel

Finger jointed engineered timber has all the benefits of being a
natural material, except it has all natural defects removed such as
Tread
knots and splits. The engineering of the component reduces the
risk of twisting and warping, improving dimensional stability during
operation.
Laminated engineered
Laminated timber is another form of engineered timber with no
visible finger joints. The timber has knots and splits removed from Handrail
the component and it is laminated with glue under high pressure,

producing a stable and strong component.
Scandinavian Redwood (Pinus Sylvestris)
Fire protected timber
Where required, JELD-WEN’s communal stairs are treated with the This is the most common timber used to manufacture
Envirograph ES/VFR Fire Retardant Coating System, and tested to staircases, we use joinery grade Scandinavian Redwood. This
BS 476: Part 6: 1989, Class O for fire propagation and BS 476: Part material is a good value timber, is also easy to work with and
7: 1987, Class I for surface spread of flame. Please refer to page 9 ideal for painting. It can also be stained, varnished or waxed.
for guidance on maintaining the fire protection. Also available white primed.
String
Newel
Tread
Handrail

Hemlock (Tsuga Heterophylla) Mixed hardwoods Meranti (Shorea spp)
Similar in appearance to Pine and still a softwood, however Laminated/ finger jointed core material
Hemlock has few knots, making it more suitable if the timber is of our three part primed white
to be on show, it is ideal for staircases that are to be painted to handrails.
give a better finish. Also available white primed.
String
Chinese Birch (Betula Albosinensis)

Laminated finger jointed material used
Newel for three part white primed newel posts.
(2 part laminated)
Our white finished balusters are made
from the same material, but solid,
Tread
no laminations or finger joints.
Handrail
OTHER MATERIALS
Glass
Taeda Pine (Pinus Taeda) Glass is often used to form balustrades, and is used in the
Is a laminated/ engineered construction of our Radiance range of stairs.
product supplied The glazing used is Pilkington™ glass that complies to the standards
white primed for set out be BS EN 12150 - Safety glass for use in buildings.
stair strings only. Our stair components have been tested by Fira International Ltd
and successfully satisfied the requirements of BS 6180: 2011:
Barriers in and out of buildings.
Metals
Metal is often used for stairs to provide a contemporary look and
Whitewood (Picea Abies) finish such as our Liskeard Range. The material specification for this
Whitewood is a low grade knotty timber with resin pockets range is as follows:
used for stock flight stair strings. • Handrail castings - manufactured from a zinc alloy and finished
Two piece laminated Whitewood with chrome and nickel plating.
strings are offered as a cheaper
alternative to Redwood. • Spindles - the brackets are manufactured in ABS with plated
steel tube uprights.
Also available white
primed.
MDF (Mixed softwoods)

MDF is frequently used for the treads
and risers to keep costs
down when the
stairs are to
be carpeted.
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GENERAL ADVICE
The way in which products are stored, handled and installed can affect their
performance. Good practice avoids damage, maintains quality and saves money.
Delivery separately or mark each item so that they can be easily identified.
To ensure the minimum time required for site storage, plan the Do not mix stair parts when installing as stairs will usually be made
delivery of the stair to be close to the time when it will be installed. to suit a particular stairwell arrangement.
When the stair is delivered to site check the delivery against your If storing stairs in the building take care not to overload any part of
documentation to check the following: the structure by stacking too many parts together. On upper floors
3 Quality of components store components near to walls on which the floor joists bear,
rather than in the centre of rooms.
a. Main stair components, flights, newels, bullnose treads,
curtail treads, winder treads, risers for winder flights Handling
b. Wedges and glue blocks, dowels and top nosing’s This product weighs in excess of 15kg and must be handled with
c. Balustrade and ancillary items care. Your own risk assessment can determine whether an assisted
d. Handrails, string capping, landing base rail, apron lining, lift is required or even mechanical lifting arrangements will be
balusters, infill fillets required. Do not lift stairs by one string (top string if laid on edge).
3 Any damage Notice to carpet fitters / purchasers

Carpet gripper rods must not be nailed to the treads and
3 Quality of components and appearance of materials risers. They must be screwed or glued only. We cannot accept
3 Also check the ‘as built’ dimensions on site to ensure that no responsibility for squeaking / damaged stairs if the gripper rods
changes have occurred and to confirm that the supplied stair are not fixed in the correct manner.
will fit in the stair well.
Storage
Stair components should be stored in a dry place slightly raised
from the ground, adequately protected from the weather and
extremes of temperature. As with all internal joinery, stairs should
not be fitted in a building which has not adequately dried out.
Failure to maintain the moisture content as delivered will have a
seriously detrimental effect on the stairs and how they fit.
Long items should be kept flat on bearers. If components are
delivered for more than one stair, store the parts for each stair

INSTALLATION ADVICE
This diagram shows a typical cross section of a stair installation.
Floor Level 12 Floor or Landing
11
Trimmer Trimmer
10
8
INDIVIDUAL RISE 7
PITCH LINE
RISE OF 6 HEADROOM
FLIGHT CLEARANCE
FINISHED FLOOR TO 5
FINISHED FLOOR
4
3
INDIVIDUAL GO
2
Floor Level
GOING OF FLIGHT
General installation advice Clearances

When installing a stair it is usual to start from the top and work The finished size of the stair should not be equal to the sizes
down. There may need to be some preparation of joints and measured on site, as this will not afford any flexibility while
trimming to size of components, where required, before the installing the stair and may not permit parts of the flight to be
components are fixed in position and this should be checked manoeuvred into position. Consideration should also be given
prior to starting the installation. to any finishes that are yet to be applied to the walls of the stair
opening, such as, dry lining or plastering.
Wall strings, newels and landings will need to be fixed to the
supporting structure. Consideration should be given to the type of Wall string fixings
fixings used to ensure that they provide a suitable level of support Structural screws with a nominal diameter of 5mm (10 gauge),
and that they are appropriate for the timber, block or other which are CE marked to EN 14592, should be used to fix wall
material to which the stair is being fixed. strings to timber stud walls or masonry walls. The screws used
should either be of the self-drilling type, or should be installed
All fixing points should be prepared with clearance holes (through
in predrilled holes, and the length of the screws must achieve a
the piece being secured) and pilot holes (into the structure being
minimum penetration of 50mm into the timber stud/nogging or
secured to). Never force a fixing into any material, unless the fixing
into the masonry wall, and 50mm long wall plugs should be used
is intended for that purpose, as this will cause splitting of timber
in masonry walls.
and will weaken the joint.
Recommended stair string fixing centres (using 5mm diameter
Working at height screws penetrating min 50mm into the wall):
Care should be taken when installing staircases as the nature of
the work will present a risk of falling. Full protection to the outside Stair usage
String-wall gaps up String-wall gaps
of any staircase will not be afforded until the complete guarding to 40mm exceeding 40mm
system, balusters or and handrails have been fixed in place. Private
Max 600mm centres Max 300mm centres
(domestic)
As an alternative, a temporary guardrail and edge protection
system can be used to provide additional safety measures while Seek specialist advice
General access
properties are under construction. This provides a temporary safety Max 300mm centres from a structural
(eg flats)
barrier both up the stairs and across landings that alleviates the risk engineer
of falling, whilst allowing access for materials to be moved easily (Table 1)
up the stairs. See page 64 for more detail.
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INSTALLATION ADVICE
Supporting bullnose and curtail treads

It is important to support bullnose and curtail treads, and noggin pieces are often required to do so.
Forms of bottom treads (side view)
Noggin pieces are

required for support
Simple bottom tread Bullnose tread Bullnose and curtail
Preparing the outer handrail Where trimmers are doubled, the two sections should be screwed
Handrails are used to support a person using the stairs in the event or bolted together to avoid slippage and to share the imposed
of a trip or a slip and to provide assistance to people with impaired loads from the flights.
movement. Handrails can also form the top of a balustrade or
The top of the lower flight should be prepared as if the landing
“safety barrier” protecting users of the stair from falling. It is
was an upper floor. The bottom of the upper flight should be
essential that handrails are fixed securely.
prepared as if the landing was the lower floor with the newel
Once the top and bottom newels have been fixed in position it will finishing in-line with the bottom riser.
not be possible to “spring-in” a tenoned handrail. Do not remove
The flights should bear on the trimmer and not on the boarding
the tenons as this will weaken the joint between the handrail and
used to form the surface of the landing. This will allow the
the newel.
boarding to be replaced if it becomes damaged. To maintain the
Half landings rise of the bottom step is consistent with the rest of the flight, an
Half landings will need to support the same loads as the floors of allowance equal to the thickness of the boarding of the landing
the property into which the stair is being installed. The trimmer will need to be made when cutting the string or newel and
onto which the top of one flight and the bottom of the second bottom riser for height.
flight will bear, will need to support the loads imposed when the
Quarter landings
flights are being used. Unless specified otherwise half landings
Quarter landings will need to be able to support the same loads as
should use the following minimum joist sizes up to a maximum
the floors of the property into which the stair is being installed.
landing size 1.2m x 2.6m.
The newel forming the corner of the stair where the outer string
Joist and trimmer sizes for half landings: turns through 90 degrees will need to be notched to receive
Joists at walls and and support the outer corner of the landing, unless the newel is
Trimmer between
Type of stair at 600mm centres
walls (mm)
designed to be face fixed.
max (mm)
If the newel is to be notched, it will need to act as both a “top”
Domestic 47mm x 147mm 2 x 47mm x 195mm
and “bottom” newel for the outer strings and be prepared in two
Common 47mm x 195mm 2 x 47mm x 225mm directions accordingly.
The joist sizes should be as given above for half landings in
Trimmers should be let into the walls, but not into cavities for Joist and Trimmer table. (Trimmers are not required for quarter
support or supported by joist hangers. Joists can be screwed or landings).
bolted to walls.

Winder flights Balustrade
Winder flights are usually formed of combinations of three or four Other than at the two bottom steps, a barrier is required to protect
tapered treads radiating from a central newel. This newel will be users of the stair from falling. This is often provided by a balustrade
housed to receive the narrow part of some of the treads and one formed by individual balusters or spindles. So as to provide the
side of the risers in between. The winder flight may form the top necessary protection it is important that the balustrade is fixed
or bottom of the stair, or may have straight flights continuing the securely.
stair above and below.
Once the stair has been fully assembled and secured in place the
Site limitations may mean that the flight may need to be fully balustrade can be fitted. If the balustrade has been delivered as
assembled and either lowered or raised into position. an assembled unit then fit in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
In all cases the two sections of the wall string will need to be joined
together. If the stair is being installed from the top down then the If the balustrade has been delivered as components, start to form
upper wall string will be extended to the full width of the stair and the balustrade by cutting to length and angling the ends of the
the end of the wall string of the lower flight will be fixed to it. string capping, balusters or spindles and infill piece.
Due to site limitations, it is not always possible to assemble a The string capping should be cut to fit tightly between the newels
winder flight as described above. In this instance the flight should with its ends angled to suit the pitch of the flight. Once cut the
be fully assembled and either lowered or raised into position. string capping should be screw fixed to the string starting 50mm
from each end and then at no more than 450mm centres.
The balusters or spindles should be cut to length so that they fully
engage into the groove in the underside of the handrail and the
upper face of the string capping. Again, the ends of the balusters
should be angled to the pitch of the stair. It is important that
balusters are fully housed by the handrail and string capping or
they may not provide the necessary protection to users of the stair.
The handrail must be located between 900mm and 1000mm
above pitch line. Guarding of private stairs must be no less
than 900mm above pitch line. Handrails can
form the top of the guarding. Handrail
Upper part Lower part A 100mm diametre sphere

of winder of winder added should not be able to pass
between successive
Fixing the risers to the treads balusters.
Dry fit winder treads into newel post, you may have to pare treads String capping
down in thickness to fit. Make sure the profiling of the nosing is
correct to fit in the newel housing (if not done correctly this can Height of top of 100mm
DIA
force the newel post out of level). handrail above
line of nosing
(pitch line)
Pitch line
Bearers Newels and balusters

The infill pieces will fill the grooves in the handrail and string
capping in between the balusters. They should be cut so that the
balusters are evenly spaced and so that no part of the gap between
two adjacent balusters would allow a 100mm diameter sphere to
pass through; pay particular attention to turned balusters. It is not
necessary for the spacing at the top and bottom newel to be the
same as the rest of the balustrade, so, while the spacing between
other balusters should be consistent, any adjustments can be made
For more detail on installing timber stairs, by altering the spacing at the newel. Each baluster should be fixed
see the full BWF guide on our website. by gluing and pinning on both the upper and lower faces. The infill
pieces should also be glued and pinned.
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s: 955 Width overall strings: 955
399 229 229 229 229 399 642
4
Dimension ‘C’: 1077

WINDER BOX DETAILS
Trim width: 1102

4 5 6 7 8 **Unobstructed
9 width dimension
638 does not
ed on storey heights
955
244 229 229 229 229 allow 244 for a wall handrail; should this be
10
m up3 to 2680mm Loose
244 Here we are showing the development of the winder

Loose treads 244
aachieved
around the top newel post. In order to comply with Building
requirement, the projection of the
or zone. Regulations a minimum gap of 50mm must be Trim width:
on 3399
the narrow side of the tapered treads. The winder box will be
handrail would need 11
to be deducted.
244 244 inLoose
built to fit around this. To achieve this JELD-WEN put the structural string place to strap over the trimmer.
e Dimension 'A': 3359
361211 WINDER:
TYPE 21 59 2 399
229 229W3 229 229 244 12
44 2
59 86 85 261
(parallel
21 landing return) 21 Loose
85 86
Trim width: 3399 13 Structural string
137
Dimension ‘A’: 3359
9 229 229 229 229 229 229 569 362
471 529 229 229 229 229 229 229 569 362
Unobstructed width: 910
Dimension ‘B’: 958
Dimension ‘H’: 1071

362
Trim width: 1071

471
4 5 6 7 8 9 471
3 955 10
l3strings: 4955 229 229

Width
229
overall
229 229
strings:
11 955
Loose
275
5 6 7 8 9 275
2 275 10
955
Loose
275
229 569 229 229 229 229
Loose
Loose
275 275 529
1
275
1 11
25 57 2 275 12
15824
45 229 229 229 229 229 204
Loose Loose
158
Loose 57 275 24
45
13
529
95
1 Width overall strings: 955 12

275 Width
Looseoverall strings: 955
15824
57 45 229 229 229 229 229 Trim width: 3092
Width overall strings: 955 Width overall strings: 955
Dimension 'A': 3052 13
**Unobstructed width dimension does not

4 TYPE WINDER:
*Headroom W4
based on storey heights
allow for a wall handrail; should this be
between
(parallel landing return)2588mm up to 2680mm a requirement, the projection of the
with 339mm floor zone. handrail would need to be deducted.
Trim width: 3092
Structural string
638 399 229 229 229 229 399 642
4 4
399 229 229 229 229 399 642

471 529 229 229 229 229 229 229 569 362
4
Trim width: 1102

Trim width: 1102
642
362 5 6 7 8 638
4 9 471
955
244 229 229 229 229 244 10

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Loose
244
Loose3 244
10
955
275 229 229 229 229 229 Loose

275 11
5 6 7 8 11 Loose
244 638
4 2
2 244
275
Loose
9 275
Loose
569
955
Loose
244 229
399 229 229 61211229 244 229 1021 59 2 399
529
3 275244
229
592 86
229 229
Loose
85 261 244
1212
244
Loose 1 1
15824
1
21
229 229 229 229
244
229 21 275 Loose
Loose
Loose
Loose
57 45 85 86
11 13
13
244
137
Loose
244
e
Width overall strings: 955 Width overall strings:

399955
61211 229
2
59 86 244 12
44 21 Width overall strings: 955 Width overall
Loose
strings: 955
85
13

TOP NEWEL CONDITION
LANDING RETURN
Parallel landing return Right angled landing return
NEWEL CAP NEWEL CAP
TOP NEWEL TOP NEWEL
LANDING HANDRAIL
NEWEL POST
RAKING HAND RAIL
SPINDLES/
BALUSTRADES
BASE RAIL
NOSING
(Grooved)
APRON
LINING
BALUSTER
FLOOR RAIL
DISTANCE NEWEL DROP

PIECE
DISTANCE PIECE
RISER PACKING
PIECE
OUTER STRING
32mm MINIMUM
‘KNUCKLE’ CLEARANCE
TREAD
LANDING
NOSING
RAKING
HANDRAIL
TRIMMING
JOIST
FACE OF STRING 93mm FACE OF TRIMMER
Knuckle clearance
Handrails must be placed to provide a minimum knuckle clearance
from the nearest adjacent surface, so as to facilitate a safe hand hold
throughout the length of the handrail with no finger traps.
In the example shown above, a stair with a parallel landing return, the
balustrade mounted handrail is positioned to achieve a 32mm knuckle
clearance between the handrail and the adjacent landing nosing.
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INSTALLATION OF STRAIGHT
FLIGHTS BETWEEN WALLS
Temporary access does not mean temporary fixing!
A staircase will not be able to provide its full support until it is
installed completely with all fixings in place.
• No load should be applied to the trunk

with only the birdsmouth detail placed
onto the trimmer. This is a non-structural
element of the staircase and can cause
failure of the strings if unsupported.
BEFORE a staircase is used for access between storeys, the trunk

should be fully installed and capable of supporting its intended
loads with all fixings, packers and supports in place. If one of the
supporting walls are not present at time of installation, alternative
support and propping to the trunk MUST be provided.
• Trunk is fully packed and fixed against block wall.

Props in place to support opposite string in the
absence of a stud wall. A timber support block is
also fixed to the floor supporting the bottom of
the trunk from slipping.
Support block
• String fixing should begin with screws being provided beneath •W

all string fully secured with fixings in accordance with table 1
the top and bottom treads. Any props supporting the trunk (page 15).
should also be secured •N
ote, supporting props
to the wall. Spacing also fixed securely to
of screws along the the blockwork.
string should be in •D
ue to the top and
accordance with bottom tread being
previous table 1 fixed first, screw
(page 15). spacing’s may be
inconsistent to achieve
maximum centres.
• Once the timber stud

wall is constructed, the
temporary props can be
• T he staircase
removed and final fixings
installation is
of the trunk to the stud
complete and can
wall can be completed
now be used for
using the same
primary access
guidance as the
between floors.
blockwork.

STAIR LAYOUTS
ENGLAND & WALES
JELD-WEN manufactures all staircases to order in almost any
design, size or specification. However, to help plan your flight, our
21 most popular layouts for England and Wales are listed on the
following pages together with the critical dimensions relevant to
each design including the trimming dimension necessary to obtain
headroom clearance.
Our specialist stairs team is always on hand to offer help and
advice on any aspect of design, construction or Approved
Document K of the Building Regulations. You can contact them
on 0845 122 2894.
Guide Price
To view a quick guide price for some of our most popular stair
layouts visit the website www.jeld-wen.co.uk/stairs
CAD
DRAWINGS
AVAILABLE
ON OUR
WEBSITE
LAYOUT A – SLB11N
Dimension 'B' : Face of bottom riser to back of top riser

2757
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

Minimum trim width: 1015
(Width overall strings)

Width overall strings: 905
Min. trim width: 1015
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Loose Loose
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 905
188 41411
41 2
188 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 188

Dimensions Dimension 'H' :
B: Face of bottom riser to back of top riser 2755
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom
(Headroom based on storey heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone)
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail; should this be a requirement the
projection of the handrail would need to be deducted.
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STAIR LAYOUTS - ENGLAND & WALES
LAYOUT B – SLQL11N
19 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Note: Landing

boards and

bearers are not 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
included Loose
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
1
Loose
699
41
41 41 188 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 188 41
1 2
20
Minimum trim length: 3454
Dimensions Alternative configurations: type QL

A: Wall string to back of top riser Code "A" "B" "H"
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string SLQL11N 3420 892 1015
SLBQL10N 3191 1121 1145
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom (Headroom based on storey SLB1QL9N 2962 1350 1375
heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) SLB2QL8N 2733 1579 1590
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail; should this SLB3QL7N 2503 1808 1820
be a requirement the projection of the handrail would need to be deducted. SLB4QL6N 2274 2037 2062
SLB5QL5N 2045 2265 2290
SLB6QL4N 1817 2494 2520
SLB7QL3N 1587 2724 2740
SLB8QL2N 1358 2952 2977
SLB9QL1N 1130 3182 3207
LAYOUT C – SLB2QL8N Trim Length: 2767

19 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

Note: Landing
boards and 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
bearers are not Loose
included 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

4 683
Loose
4141 188 229 229 229 229 229 229 188 41

2 3
19 40
42
229 3 229 187
229 188
2 229
1
41
42
229 1 229 187

Loose

Dimensions Alternative configurations: type QL
A: Wall string to back of top riser Code "A" "B" "H"
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string SLQL11N 3420 892 1015
SLBQL10N 3191 1121 1145
inimum distance to give statutory headroom (Headroom based on storey
H: M SLB1QL9N 2962 1350 1375
heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) SLB2QL8N 2733 1579 1590
nobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail; should this
U SLB3QL7N 2503 1808 1820
be a requirement the projection of the handrail would need to be deducted. SLB4QL6N 2274 2037 2062
SLB5QL5N 2045 2265 2290
SLB6QL4N 1817 2494 2520
SLB7QL3N 1587 2724 2740
SLB8QL2N 1358 2952 2977
SLB9QL1N 1130 3182 3207

Trim width: 2061
LAYOUT D – SLB3QL1QL5N Dimension ‘A’: 2013
19 229 20
Note: Landing
boards and
bearers are not 6
included
229
Dimensions 7
Loose
A: Wall string to wall string

5 683 684
B: Face of bottom riser to back

Loose
Trim length: 2080

4141 4141
of wall string
2 3
20 41 41 19
41 41
229 8
C: Back of top riser to wall string 229 4 229 188 188 229
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom Unobstructed width: 860 229 9

229 229 229 229
(Headroom based on storey heights between 3 229
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) 188 229 10

229 2 229 229 229
nobstructed width dimension does not allow for
U 41
1
42
a wall handrail; should this be a requirement the 229 229 229 11 229
1 229 187
projection of the handrail would need to be deducted. Loose
188 229 12 229

Alternative configurations: type QL/QL Width overall strings: 905
4
41
13
Code "A" "B" "C" "H" Loose
SLQL9QL1N 3844 892 1130 916

SLBQL8QL1N 3615 1121 1130 1145
SLB1QL7QL1N 3386 1350 1130 1375 Alternative configurations: type QL/QL
SLB2QL6QL1N 3157 1579 1130 1590 Code "A" "B" "C" "H"
SLB3QL5QL1N 2920 1808 1130 1820 SLB1QL6QL2N 3157 1350 1359 1375
LAYOUT E – SLB4HLD6N
Trim width: 1931
Note: Landing
boards and bearers
are not included 6
Loose
Dimensions
B: Face of bottom riser to
back of wall string 2

19 41 146641 14
Trim length: 2311
41 41
C: Back of top riser to wall string 229 5 229
229 7 229
188 188

(Headroom based on storey heights between 229 4 229 229 229 229 8 229
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone)

Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for 229 3 229 229 229 229 9 229
a wall handrail; should this be a requirement the

projection of the handrail would need to be deducted. 229 2 229
188 229 229 10 229
1
41
42
Alternative configurations: type HLD
229 229 229 11 229
1 229 187
Code "A" "B" "C" "H" Loose
SLBHLD10N 1880 1121 3191 1145

188 229 12
SLB1HLD9N 1880 1350 2962 1375 Width overall strings: 905 229
3
41
SLB2HLD8N 1880 1579 2733 1590 13
Loose
SLB3HLD7N 1880 1808 2504 1833

SLB4HLD6N 1880 2037 2276 2050
SLB5HLD5N 1880 2266 2046 2290
SLB6HLD4N 1880 2495 1817 2520
SLB7HLD3N 1880 2724 1588 2749
SLB8HLD2N 1880 2953 1359 2978
SLB9HLD1N 1880 3182 1130 3207
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LAYOUT F – SLB4HL(TN)6N
Minimum trim width: 1965
Note: Landing
boards and bearers
Dimensions are not included 6

Loose

of wall string

C: Back of top riser to wall string 2 3
19 41 1502 41 14

H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom 41 41
Trim length: 2311

229 229 7 229
(Headroom based on storey heights between 5 229 188 188
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) 229 8

229 4 229 229 229 229
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for
a wall handrail; should this be a requirement the Unobstructed width: 860
229 229 229 229 9 229
3 229
229 188 229 229 10 229
2 229
Alternative configurations: type HL(TN) 1
41
42
Code "A" "B" "C" "H"
229 229 229 11 229
SLBHL(TN)10N 1916 1121 3191 1145 1 229 187
Loose
SLB1HL(TN)9N 1916 1350 2962 1375

188 229 12
SLB2HL(TN)8N 1916 1579 2733 1590 Width overall strings: 905 4
229
41
SLB3HL(TN)7N 1916 1808 2504 1833 13
Loose
SLB4HL(TN)6N 1916 2037 2276 2050
SLB5HL(TN)5N 1916 2266 2046 2290 Width overall strings: 905
SLB6HL(TN)4N 1916 2495 1817 2520
SLB7HL(TN)3N 1916 2724 1588 2749
SLB8HL(TN)2N 1916 2953 1359 2978
SLB9HL(TN)1N 1916 3182 1130 3207
LAYOUT G – SLB1W37N Trim length: 2624

403 547 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

401
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Loose
289 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

4
Loose
289
549
3 289 4834 188 41

2 3
49 45 229 229 229 229 229 229

33
44
229 188
2 229
1
41
42 Alternative configurations: type W3
229 1 229 187 Code "A" "B" "C" "H"
Loose
SLW39N 3047 977 N/A 1005
SLBW38N 2818 1206 N/A 1230
Dimensions SLB1W37N 2589 1435 N/A 1440
A: Wall string to back of top riser SLB2W36N 2360 1664 N/A 1690
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string SLB3W35N 2131 1893 N/A 1919
SLB4W34N 1902 2122 N/A 2148
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom (Headroom based
SLB5W33N 1673 2351 N/A 2375
on storey heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm
SLB6W32N 1444 2580 N/A 2606
floor zone)
SLB7W31N 1215 2809 N/A 2815
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail; SLB8W3N 986 3038 N/A 3064
should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would need SLW36W3N 3328 977 986 1005
to be deducted. SL1W34W31N 2870 1206 1215 1250
SLBW31W34N 2183 1206 1902 1250

LAYOUT H – SLB7W31N Dimension ‘B’: 2809
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 549 401

403
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Loose
Trim width: 1205

10
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 289
Loose
289
547
11
289
187 4241
1
3349
2
188 229 229 229 229 229 229 44 48

34
45
188 229 12 229

3
41
13
Dimension ‘H’: 2815 Loose
Dimensions Alternative configurations: type W3

A: Wall string to back of top riser Code "A" "B" "C" "H"
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string SLW39N 3047 977 N/A 1005
SLBW38N 2818 1206 N/A 1230
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom SLB1W37N 2589 1435 N/A 1440
(Headroom based on storey heights between SLB2W36N 2360 1664 N/A 1690
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) SLB3W35N 2131 1893 N/A 1919
should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would SLB5W33N 1673 2351 N/A 2375
need to be deducted. SLB6W32N 1444 2580 N/A 2606
SLB7W31N 1215 2809 N/A 2815
SLB8W3N 986 3038 N/A 3064
SLW36W3N 3328 977 986 1005
SL1W34W31N 2870 1206 1215 1250
SLBW31W34N 2183 1206 1902 1250
LAYOUT I – SL1W34W31N Trim length: 2920
403 547 229 229 229 229 549 401

401 403
4 5 6 7 8 9
Trim width: 1250
10
289 229 229 229 229 289
3 Loose
Loose
289 289
549 547
11
289
2 289 4834
2
3349
3
49 45 229 229 229 229 44 48

33 34
44 45
229 188 188 229 12 229

1 229
1 4
41 41
13
Loose
Dimensions Width overall strings: 905 Width overall strings: 905

Alternative configurations: type W3W3
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string
C: Back of top riser to wall string SLW3W36N 1954 977 2360 1005
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom SLBW3W35N 1954 1206 2131 1232
(Headroom based on storey heights between 2588mm SLB1W3W34N 1954 1435 1902 1461
up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) SLB2W3W33N 1954 1664 1673 1708
SLB3W3W32N 1954 1893 1444 1919
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail;
SLB4W3W31N 1954 2122 1215 2148
should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would SLB5W3W3N 1954 2351 986 2377
need to be deducted.

LAYOUT J – SLB2W3W33N
Trim width: 2004
416 534 546 404
Dimensions 394 384

A: Wall string to wall string 7
6
B: Face of bottom riser to back of
905
289 8
289
wall string 5 Loose

289

Loose
289
C: Back of top riser to wall string
Trim length: 1708

556 566
9
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom 289
4 289 3844 3547
(Headroom based on storey heights between
2 3
54 4545 61
28 21
44 45
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone)
229 229 229 229 10 229
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for 3 229
188 229 11
projection of the handrail would need to be deducted. 229 2 229
1
229 229
41
42
Alternative configurations: type W3W3 188 229 12
229 1 229 187 229
Code "A" "B" "C" "H" 4
Loose
41
13
SLW3W36N 1954 977 2360 1005
Loose
SLBW3W35N 1954 1206 2131 1232

SLB1W3W34N 1954 1435 1902 1461 Width overall strings: 905 Width overall strings: 905
SLB2W3W33N 1954 1664 1673 1708
SLB3W3W32N 1954 1893 1444 1919
SLB4W3W31N 1954 2122 1215 2148
SLB5W3W3N 1954 2351 986 2377
LAYOUT K – SLB2W3W3(DN)3N
Trim width: 1929
376 537 531 381
424 419
7
6
Dimensions
Loose
Loose
276 276 8
A: Wall string to wall string 5
Loose
276 Trim length: 1708

276
Loose
526 531
of wall string 9
1871 7514 276

C: Back of top riser to wall string 4 276
2
57 61
25 21
44 45
H: Minimum distance to give statutory
229 10
headroom (Headroom based on storey 229 3 229 229 229 229
heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm

with 339mm floor zone) 229 2 229
188 229 229 11 229
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow

1
41
42
for a wall handrail; should this be a requirement 229 1 229 187
188 229 12 229
the projection of the handrail would need to

3
Loose
41
13
be deducted. Loose
Alternative configurations: type W3W3(DN) Width overall strings: 905 Width overall strings: 905
SLW3W3(DN)6N 1879 977 2360 1005
SLBW3W3(DN)5N 1879 1206 2131 1232
SLB1W3W3(DN)4N 1879 1435 1902 1461
SLB2W3W3(DN)3N 1879 1664 1673 1708
SLB3W3W3(DN)2N 1879 1893 1444 1919
SLB4W3W3(DN)1N 1879 2122 1215 2148
SLB5W3W3(DN)N 1879 2351 986 2377

LAYOUT L – SLB2W63N
Trim width: 1833

338 535 495 361

Dimensions
433 422
B: Face of bottom riser to back 7
6
of wall string Loose
Loose
261 261 8
C: Back of top riser to wall string 5
Loose

261
Trim length: 1697

261
Loose
506 517
(Headroom based on storey heights between 9
261
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) 4 261 7 50396
57 1
2
50
25 17
3333
Unobstructed width dimension based on a ‘pigs
229
ear’ wall handrail with a 50mm projection being 229 3 229 229 229 10 229
incorporated; should a different type be used the

difference in projection would need to be taken 229 2 229
188
229
229 11 229
into account.
1
41
42
229 188 229 12 229

Alternative configurations: type W6 1 229 187
3

Loose
41
13
SLW66N 1783 966 2349 995 Loose
SLBW65N 1783 1195 2120 1220 Width overall strings: 905 Width overall strings: 905
SLB1W64N 1783 1424 1891 1448
SLB2W63N 1783 1653 1662 1697
SLB3W62N 1783 1882 1433 1908
SLB4W61N 1783 2111 1204 2137
SLB5W6N 1783 2340 975 2364
LAYOUT M – SLBW47N
Trim length: 2665
3 607 381 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
610
4 Loose
Loose
237 237 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
3
Loose
237
381
2 6220 86 188 41
1 2
60 229 229 229 229 229 229

2 237 20
Loose 85
229 1 229 229

Loose

B: Face of bottom riser to wall string SLW44W4N 2952 1018 1027 1040
SLW48N 2859 1018 N/A 1040
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom (Headroom based SLBW47N 2630 1247 N/A 1255
on storey heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm SLB1W46N 2401 1476 N/A 1502
floor zone) SLB2W45N 2172 1705 N/A 1731
should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would need SLB4W43N 1714 2163 N/A 2188
to be deducted. SLB5W42N 1485 2392 N/A 2418
SLB6W41N 1256 2621 N/A 2646
SLB7W4N 1027 2850 N/A 2875

LAYOUT N – SLW48N
Trim length: 2894
3 607 381 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
610
3 Loose
Loose
237 237 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
2
Loose
237
381
2 6220 86 188 41
1 2
60 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

1 237 20
Loose 85

B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string SLW44W4N 2952 1018 1027 1040
SLW48N 2859 1018 N/A 1040
SLBW47N 2630 1247 N/A 1255
on storey heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm SLB1W46N 2401 1476 N/A 1502
floor zone) SLB2W45N 2172 1705 N/A 1731
should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would SLB4W43N 1714 2163 N/A 2188
need to be deducted. SLB5W42N 1485 2392 N/A 2418
SLB6W41N 1256 2621 N/A 2646
SLB7W4N 1027 2850 N/A 2875
LAYOUT O – SLB3W44N Trim length: 1978

3 607 381 229 229 229 229

8 9 10 11 12 13
610
7 Loose
Loose
237 237 229 229 229 229
6
Loose
237
381
2 6220 86 188 41
2 3
60 229 229 229

5 237 20
85
229 4 229 229
229 3 229 229
229 188
2 229
Dimensions
1
41
42
A: Wall string to back of top riser 229 1 229 187
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string Loose

Alternative configurations: type W4
H: Minimum distance to give statutory
SLW44W4N 2952 1018 1027 1040
headroom (Headroom based on storey Width overall strings: 905
SLW48N 2859 1018 N/A 1040
heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm SLBW47N 2630 1247 N/A 1255
with 339mm floor zone) SLB1W46N 2401 1476 N/A 1502
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow SLB2W45N 2172 1705 N/A 1731
for a wall handrail; should this be a requirement SLB3W44N 1943 1934 N/A 1945
the projection of the handrail would need to SLB4W43N 1714 2163 N/A 2188
be deducted. SLB5W42N 1485 2392 N/A 2418
SLB6W41N 1256 2621 N/A 2646
SLB7W4N 1027 2850 N/A 2875

LAYOUT P – SLB1W4W42N Trim width: 2086
3 607 381 381 610 3
6 7 8
610 607
5 Loose
Loose
237 237 237 237


9
Trim length: 1520

Loose
4 237
Loose
237
381 10 381
2 6220 86 85 20602
2 3
60 62 237
3 237 20 20
85 86
229 188 229 229 11 229
2 229
1
41
Dimensions 42
188 229 12
A: Wall string to wall string 229 1 229 187
4
229
Loose
41
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string 13
Loose
C: Back of top riser to wall string

(Headroom based on storey heights between Alternative configurations: type W4W4
2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) Code "A" "B" "C" "H"
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for SLW4W44N 2036 1018 1943 1046
a wall handrail; should this be a requirement the SLBW4W43N 2036 1247 1714 1270
projection of the handrail would need to be deducted. SLB1W4W42N 2036 1476 1485 1520
SLB2W4W41N 2036 1705 1256 1729
SLB3W4W4N 2036 1934 1027 1958
LAYOUT Q – SLQLW38N Trim length: 1915

100 551 399
Note: Landing
boards and 398

bearers are not 2
included Loose
3
289
Loose
289
1 793 552
Loose
4
200 289
52 76 51
1
41 50
32
45
229 229 5 229

Trim width: 2853
229 229 6 229
229 229 7 229

Dimensions Unobstructed width: 860
229 229 8 229
C: Back of top riser to wall string 229 229 9 229

on storey heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm 229 229 10 229
floor zone)
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail; 229 229 11 229
should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would need

to be deducted. 188
2
229 12 229
41
13
Loose

LAYOUT R – SLBW31W34N Trim width: 2233

403 547 229 549 401
401 403
4 5 6

7
905
289 229 289
3 Loose
Loose
289 289
549

547
8
Trim length: 1937

289
2 289 4834 1
3349
2
49 44 229 44 48
Loose
33 34
44 45
Dimensions
229 9
A: Wall string to wall string 229 1
Loose
229 229 229 229
B: Face of bottom riser to back of wall string 229 10

229 229
C: Back of top riser to wall string Width overall strings: 905

H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom 229 229 11 229
(Headroom based on storey heights between

2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone) 188
3
229 12 229
41
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for 13
Loose

Alternative configurations: type W3 Alternative configurations: type W3

Code "A" "B" "C" "H" Code "A" "B" "C" "H"
SLW39N 3047 977 N/A 1005 SLB6W32N 1444 2580 N/A 2606
SLBW38N 2818 1206 N/A 1230 SLB7W31N 1215 2809 N/A 2815
SLB1W37N 2589 1435 N/A 1440 SLB8W3N 986 3038 N/A 3064
SLB2W36N 2360 1664 N/A 1690 SLW36W3N 3328 977 986 1005
SLB3W35N 2131 1893 N/A 1919 SL1W34W31N 2870 1206 1215 1250
SLB4W34N 1902 2122 N/A 2148 SLBW31W34N 2183 1206 1902 1250
SLB5W33N 1673 2351 N/A 2375
LAYOUT S – SLB(D)2QL8N
Trim length: 2842
2
837 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

Note: Landing boards
and bearers are not
included 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Loose
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

4
Loose
684
4141 188 229 229 229 229 229 229 188 41

6 4 5
41 41
41 41
187 3 229 187

188 188
2 229
1 3
41 41
41 42
188 1 229 187

Loose

Dimensions
A: Pulpit end string to back of top riser
B: Face of bottom riser to wall string
H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom (Headroom based on storey
heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone)

LAYOUT T – SLB(D)8QL(Y)2N Dimension ‘B’: 2952
6
16
41
Loose
188 15 229 229

188 229
14 -229
1 5
41
188 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 20
187 4241

Note: Landing

boards and
Trim width: 1832
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bearers are not
Loose
included
10
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Loose
684
188 4141 188 4141

2 3
188 229 229 229 229 229 229 41 19

41
229 11 229
188
188 229 12 229
Dimensions
4
41
13
A: Back of top riser to back of top riser

H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom (Headroom based on storey
heights between 2588mm up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone)
LAYOUT U – SLB4HLS6N
Trim width: 1813
Note: Landing boards and

bearers are not included
6
Loose
Dimensions
B: Face of bottom riser to wall string 209

1500 2
209
41 41
C. Back of top riser to wall string 13 41

Trim length: 2300
229 216 229 229

229 7
H. Minimum distance to give statutory headroom 5 188
(Headbased on storey heights between 2588mm up 229 229

229 229 8 229
to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone). 4
229
Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall 229 229
229 229 229
229 9
handrail; should this be a requirement the projection of 3
the handrail would need to be deducted. 229 229

188
229 229 229
10
2 1
41
Alternative configurations: type HLS 42
229 229 229 229
Code "A" "B" "C" "H" 229 187 11
1
Loose
SL1HLS10N 1783 1121 3191 1145
188 229
SL2HLS9N 1783 1350 2962 1375 12 229
3
SL3HLS8N 1783 1579 2733 1590 41
Width overall strings: 905 13
SLB3HLS7N 1783 1808 2504 1833 Loose
SLB4HLS6N 1783 2037 2276 2050

SLB5HLS5N 1783 2266 2046 2290
SLB6HLS4N 1783 2495 1817 2520
SLB7HLS3N 1783 2724 1588 2749
SLB8HLS2N 1783 2953 1359 2978

STAIR LAYOUTS
SCOTLAND
The most popular stair layouts designed to Scottish Regulations
are listed on the following pages together with the critical
dimensions relevant to each design including the trimming
dimension necessary to obtain headroom clearance.
Our stair layouts are designed to satisfy the required geometry

of a private stair in Scotland which is as follows:
• Minimum rise: 100mm; Maximum rise: 220mm;
Minimum going: 225mm;
• Maximum pitch: 42º.
Our layouts have been designed to provide an effective width

of 800mm, measured between handrails, where a continuous
handrail is fitted to both sides of a flight. Alternatively, where
there is no wall mounted handrail allowed for, layouts have
been designed to provide 900mm between any walls or
protective barriers / balustrade. The projection of any stringer or
newel post should not intrude more than 30mm into this width.
Our specialist stairs team is always on hand to offer help and

advice on any aspect of design, construction or the Scottish
Technical Handbook. You can contact them on 0845 122 2894.
LAYOUT 1 – SL12N
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Min trim width: 1040
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
Dimensions
B. Face of bottom riser to back of top riser
H. Minimum distance to give statutory headroom Unobstructed width dimension does not allow for a wall handrail;
(Headroom based on storey heights between 2588mm should this be a requirement the projection of the handrail would
up to 2680mm with 339mm floor zone). need to be deducted.

LAYOUT 2 – SLB11N
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

Min trim width: 1085
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Loose Loose
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
188 41411 41 2
188 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 188
Dimensions
B. Face of bottom riser to back of top riser
LAYOUT 3 – SLB2QL8N
Trim length: 2817

218 229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Loose
229 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
4
Trim width: 1654

Loose
209
Unobstructed width: 910 4141 2188 229 229 229 229 229 229 188 41 3
40
42
229 229 187
3
229 188
229
2 1
41
955 42 27
229 229 187
1
Loose
Dimensions
A. Wall string to back of top riser
B. Face of bottom riser to wall string
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STAIR LAYOUTS - SCOTLAND
LAYOUT 4 – SLB4HLS6N Trim width: 1913

6
Loose

209 209
15002

41 41
Trim width: 2350

13 41
229 216 188 229 229
229 7
5 Unobstructed width: 820
229 229 229 229 229
229 8
4
229 229 229 229 229

229 9
3
229 188 229 229 229

229 10
2 1
41
42
229 229
229 187 229 11
229
1
Loose
188 229 229

3 12
Dimensions 41
A. Wall string to wall string Loose
B. Face of bottom riser to wall string Width overall strings: 955

C. Back of top riser to wall string
LAYOUT 5 – SLB4HLD6N Trim width: 2019

6
Loose
Distance between
strings: 69
209 209
2
1542
Trim width: 2360
41 41
41 229
229 229 188 188 229
7
5
229 229 229 229 229
229 8
4
229 229 229 229 229

229 9
3
229 188 229 229 229

229 10
2 1
41
41
229 229 229 229
229 187 11
1
Loose
188 229 229

3 12
Dimensions Width overall strings: 955 41
13


LAYOUT 6 – SLB4HL(TN)6N Trim width: 2046

6
Loose
Distance between
strings: 96

209 213
2 3

41157446
Trim width: 2364

41 36
229 229 229
229 188 193 7
5
229 229 229 229 229 229
4 8
229 229 229 229 229 229

3 9
229 188 229 229 229

229 10
2 1
41
42
229 229 229 229 229
187 11
1
Loose
Dimensions 188 229

12
229
4
A. Wall string to wall string 41
B. Face of bottom riser to wall string Loose

LAYOUT 7 – SLB2QL4QL3N
Trim width: 2838
218 229 229 229 229 209

Note: Landing boards
and bearers are not

included
5 6 7 8 9
Loose
229 229 229 229
4
Trim width: 1672
Loose
209 209
2 3
4141 188
40 229 229 187 4240
441
0
42 41
229 229 229
229 187 188 10
229 188 229 229 229

229 11
2 1
41
42
229 188 229 229
229 187 12
1 4
Loose 41
13
Loose
Dimensions
A. Wall string to wall string

LAYOUT 8 – SLB1W37N
Trim length: 2611
395 552 229 229 229 229 229 229 229
974

415

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
5 Loose
999
Loose
229 229 229 229 229 229 229
275

4 275
Loose
557
275 17562221 229 229 229 229 229 188 41 3

3 52 8
30
16
229 188
229
2 1
41
42
229 229 187
1
Loose

Dimensions
LAYOUT 9 – SLB1W46N
Trim width: 2476

638 399 229 229 229 229 229 229
44
1068

642 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
6 Loose
5 229 229 229 229 229 229
1068
247
Loose
247
4 247
Loose
399 61212 3
59 86 229 229 229 229 229 188 41
247 21
3 85
229 188
229
2 1
41
42
229 229 187
1
Loose
Dimensions

LAYOUT 10 – SLW36W3N
Trim length: 3399

471 529 229 229 229 229 229 229 569 362

362
471

Trim width: 1071

4 5 6 7 8 9
3 10
955
279 229 229 229 229 229 229 Loose
279
2 11
Loose 279 279
Loose
569
529
279 279 12
1 58 1 229 204 2557
2
Loose 1 24
57 45
229 229 229 229 1
58
Loose
24
45
13
95
Dimensions
LAYOUT 11 – SLW44W4N
Trim width: 3092

638 399 229 229 229 229 399 642
4 4
642 638
Trim width: 1102
4 5 6 7 8 9
910
955
3 247 229 229 229 229 247 10

Loose Loose
247 247
11
2 247 Loose
Loose 247
399 61211 2 399

2 86
59 229 229 229 229 852159
2 247 12
247 61
1 21 21 Loose
Loose
85 86
13
137

Dimensions

LAYOUT 12 – SLB1W4W42N Trim width: 2176
638 399 399 642

4 0
642 636
6 7
955
5 247 247 8
1068
Loose

Loose
247 247
Trim length: 1570

9
4 247 247 Loose
Loose
399 2 3 405
247 2612186 8621665
59 10 247 10
3 21 17
85 86 Unobstructed width: 910
229 188 229 229 229

229 11
2 1
41
42
229 188 229 229
229 187 12
1 4
Loose 41
13
Loose
Dimensions Width overall strings: 955 Width overall strings: 955

LAYOUT 13 – SLB1W3W34N Trim width: 2094

471 529 529 471
362 357
955
5 6
279 279 7
Loose
4 279 279
Loose
569 574
Trim length: 1918
279 8
279 2
Loose
3 5824 3
Loose
24
5 8
571 44 45 53
4
25 24
229 205 229 229
229 9
2 1 Unobstructed width: 910
41
42
229 229 229 229
229 187 10
1
Loose
229 229 229

11

188 229 229
4 12
41
Dimensions 13
Loose


LAYOUT 14 – SLB1W64N Trim width: 1923
364 559 517 388
448 435
5 6

Loose
Loose
270 270
7
Loose
4 270 270
Loose
527 540
Trim length: 1962

270 8
270 5339 2
3 21
56 4 45
26 16
3333
229 188 229 229 229
229 9
2 1
41
41
229 229
229 188 229 10
229
Loose
229 229 229

11
188 229 229
3 12
Dimensions 41
A. Wall string to wall string 13
Loose
B. Face of bottom riser to wall string Width overall strings: 955

LAYOUT 15 – SLB1W3W3(DN)4N Trim width: 2019

397 565 560 403
446 440
5 6
Loose Loose
290 290
7
Loose
4 290 290
Loose
554 560
Trim length: 1987
290 8
2
290 1871 7514
3 56 61
26 21
44 45
229 188 229 229 229

229 9
2 1
41
229 229 229 229
229 187 10
1
Loose
229 229 229

11

188 229 229
3 12
Dimensions 41
13


2
3
2
1
1
FLOOR LINE
BULLNOSE SINGLE GO: SINGLE END BULLNOSE TREAD
905mm
TREADS
905mm
(Width 860mm
overall strings)
(Unobstructed width)
890mm
855mm
Bullnose treads are feature curved first or second (Unobstructed
(Width width)
overall strings)
treads that curve into the front face of the newel 4

3 810mm
post(s), or out past the newel post(s) to the side of (Unobstructed width)
the stair. Or in the absence of a newel post into a 3 34
return string.
2
23
2
12
1
1 1
973mm
FLOOR LINE (Nosing to nosing of tread)
FLOOR LINE
SINGLE GO: DOUBLE END BULLNOSE TREAD

905mm
905mm
890mm
815mm4
905mm
4
3 3
860mm
3
2
855mm
3
2
2
3 1
810mm
2 14
1
973mm
2 (Nosing to nosing of tread)
914mm
3
FLOOR LINE 1 (Nosing to nosing of tread)
2
1
Double End Bullnose Tread FLOOR LINE Handrail to both strings of flight best suited
1 spaced stairs.
for quarter spaced and half
FLOOR LINE 905mm
SINGLE GO: DOUBLE END: WIDE BULLNOSE TREAD 815mm

4
905mm
3
890mm
3 (Unobstructed width)
24
2 3 13
2
914mm
1 2 (Nosing to nosing of tread)
1
FLOOR LINE
1
973mm
(Nosing to nosing of tread)
FLOOR LINE
Flank return wall enables first floor support
with the maximum approach at foot of stair.
For more information contact us on 0845 122 2894 905mm 40

CURTAIL TREADS
Curtail treads are feature curved first or second treads that curve into the
side face of the newel post(s), or out past the newel post(s) to the side
of the stair, or in the absence of a newel post into a return string.
905mm
SINGLE GO: DOUBLE END
860mm WIDE CURTAIL TREAD
905mm
855mm 905mm
(Width overall strings) 905mm
3 (Width overall strings) (Width overall strings) (Width overall strings)
860mm
810mm 815mm
(Unobstructed width) 815mm
(Unobstructed width) (Unobstructed width) (Unobstructed width)
4 855mm 4 905mm 905mm
2 3 4
(Width overall strings) (Width overall strings) (Width overall strings)
3 810mm 3 815mm 3 815mm

(Unobstructed width) (Unobstructed width) (Unobstructed width)
1
2 4 4 4
2 2 2
3 3 3
1 1 1
1
2 2 2
1236mm 1376mm
FLOOR LINE (Nosing to nosing of tread)
1 1 1
905mm
Double End Curtail Tread
1236mm 1376mm
860mm
905mm
Width overall strings)
SINGLE GO: SINGLE END DOUBLE GO: DOUBLE END
855mm 905mm
CURTAIL TREAD CURTAIL WITH BULLNOSE
(Width overall strings) (Width overall strings)
860mm 3
Unobstructed width) 905mm
905mm (Width overall strings) 810mm 860mm
855mm (Width overall strings) 905mm (Unobstructed
905mm width) (Unobstructed width)
Width overall strings) (Width overall strings) 860mm 4
860mm 2 (Unobstructed width)
810mm (Unobstructed width) 815mm 815mm
3
905mm 855mm 905mm
Unobstructed width) (Unobstructed width) 3
(Width overall strings) 3 855mm (Width overall strings) 905mm (Width overall strings) 905mm 810mm (Width overall strings)
4 (Width overall strings) 4 (Width overall strings) 4 (Unobstructed width)
860mm 1 810mm 815mm 815mm
2 4
(Unobstructed width) 810mm (Unobstructed width) 815mm 2 (Unobstructed width) 815mm (Unobstructed width)
3 (Unobstructed width) 3 (Unobstructed width)
3
855mm 2 905mm 905mm 4 4
4 4 1 4 3
(Width overall strings) (Width overall strings) (Width overall strings)
2 2 2
3 3 3
810mm
3 815mm
3 1 815mm
3
(Unobstructed 1width) (Unobstructed width) (Unobstructed width)
2
1 FLOOR LINE 1 1
4 4 2 4 2 2
2 2 2 1
FLOOR LINE 3 1236mm 3 3
1 1376mm 1 1
(Nosing to nosing of tread) 1
1 1 (Nosing to nosing of tread)
2 2 FLOOR LINE 2
1236mm 1376mm
1236mm (Nosing to nosing of tread) 1376mm
905mm (Nosing to nosing of tread)
1 1
(Width overall strings) 1 (Nosing to nosing of tread)
860mm
DOUBLE GO: SINGLE END1236mm
(Unobstructed CURTAIL
width)
905mm 1376mm
905mm
WITH A SINGLE GO BULLNOSE
(Nosing
855mmto nosingTREAD
of tread) (Width overall strings) (Nosing to nosing of tread)
3 860mm (Unobstructed width)
810mm (Unobstructed width)
905mm
(Width overall strings) 855mm (Width overall strings)
4 3(Width overall strings)
2 3
860mm 810mm
(Unobstructed width) 810mm (Unobstructed width)
855mm 4
2 4
1 (Width overall strings)
3 2
2
3
810mm
3
1 1
4 2
2 1
2
3 1
1
1
2
FLOOR LINE
FLOOR LINE
1
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Prestige Traditional
Straight
Contemporary
Stock Flights
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DOMESTIC STAIRS
JELD-WEN offer made to measure timber staircases in almost any
design, size and specification to suit any domestic property.
For the ultra-modern look you can opt for our Contemporary
range, or alternatively if it’s a premium finish you are looking for
choose from our Prestige oak and redwood ranges.
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Chamfered Chamfered
Oak Oak
PRESTIGE RANGE
Upstanding and unbeatable quality. When you look good you feel good.
But it’s not all about good looks. What lies beneath the surface matters too,
which is why we’ve built the Prestige range using the finest timbers.
With over a century of experience at crafting stairs we know how
important first impressions are. The classic, cool tread of our oak
staircase creates a grand entrance. For a more colourful impact,
the earthy glow of our redwood finished stairs will add a touch
of real warmth. Both ranges fit in perfectly with classic or
modern décor. Oak Redwood

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STAIRS
WHITE OAK COMPONENTS

This hardwood offers strength and durability with a beautiful grain and texture.
Oak truly reflects the traditional and historical qualities of English craftsmanship.
Chamfered – 32mm, 41mm

Turned Barley Twist – 41mm
Traditional – 32mm, 41mm

Turned Colonial – 41mm
Fluted Colonial – 41mm
Square – 32mm, 41mm
Georgian – 32mm
Provincial – 41mm
Twist – 55mm
Flute – 55mm
Plain – 55mm
Oak Spindles
Prestige Cap* Pyramid Cap
Prestige*
Ball Cap Traditional Cap
Chamfered**
Square**
Turned**
Traditional Mushroom Cap Acorn Cap
Oak Newels Oak Handrails Oak Newel Caps

*Only available with 55mm spindles ** Newel size will depend on choice of staircase
Prestige Oak
Size Code Size Code
Plain 55mm WW90O Traditional 32mm SMB319O9
Twist 55mm WBT90O Prestige Handrail 92 x 55mm WHR3.6O
Flute 55mm WF90O Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH3O36
Turned Colonial 41mm SMB47O9 Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH4O36
Turned Barley Twist 41mm SMB422O9 Square Newel 82mm SMNS8O15
Provincial 41mm SMB413O9 Turned Newel 82mm SMNT8O14
Traditional 41mm SMB423O9 Prestige Cap WNC20
Fluted Colonial 41mm SMB424O9 Pyramid Cap SMPCPO
Square 41mm TSM44OBB Traditional Cap SMPCSO
Chamfered 41mm TSM44OBBC Mushroom Cap SMTCSMO
Square 32mm TSM33OBB Ball Cap SMTCSBO
Chamfered 32mm TSM33OBBC Acorn Cap SMTCSAO
Georgian 32mm SMB39O9
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PRESTIGE RANGE
REDWOOD COMPONENTS
Our range of redwood stair parts introduces rich colours which can be highlighted
by a polished finish making an unmistakable statement of elegance and quality.
Square – 82mm
Turned – 82mm
Twist – 55mm
Flute – 55mm
Plain – 55mm
Prestige Prestige Cap
Redwood Spindles Redwood Newels Redwood Handrail Redwood Cap
Prestige Redwood
Size Code
Plain 55mm WW90P
Twist 55mm WBT90P
Flute 55mm WF90P
Prestige Handrail 92 x 55mm WHR3.6P
Prestige Cap WNC2P
Square Newel 115mm Special order
Turned Newel 115mm Special order
Twist Oak

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STAIRS
Chamfered
Oak
Continuous
Twist Oak
Volute Handrail
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TRADITIONAL RANGE
Past meets present. At JELD-WEN our tradition of superb craftsmanship
combined with modern day technology allows us to create staircases of
fashion and quality.
If it’s the past you hanker for then take a look at our elegantly
designed colonial hemlock and colonial primed staircases. Whether
it’s traditional or fluted we’ve got plenty of designs to choose from.
Whether you live in a Georgian mansion or a trendy town house,
you’ll be spoilt for choice! Choose the Traditional range for a touch
of ageless beauty. Hemlock White Primed Redwood

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STAIRS
HEMLOCK COMPONENTS
Hemlock is a conifer belonging to the pine family. The timbers we select are free
from knots with a uniform grain and suitable to take a variety of stain finishes.
Traditional – 32mm, 41mm

Georgian – 32mm
Provincial – 41mm
Colonial – 41mm
Fluted – 41mm
Hemlock Spindles
Ball Cap Acorn Cap

Square
Turned
Traditional Square Cap Mushroom Cap
Hemlock Newels Hemlock Handrail Hemlock Caps
Traditional Hemlock
Size Code Size Code
Square 41mm TSM44HBB Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH4H36
Chamfered 41mm TSM44HBBC Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH3H36
Colonial 41mm SMB47H9 Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH2H36
Traditional 41mm SMB423H9 Square Newel 82mm SMNS8H14
Fluted 41mm SMB424H9 Turned Newel 82mm SMNT8H14
Provincial 41mm SMB413H9 Square Cap SMPCSP
Square 32mm TSM33HBB Mushroom Cap SMTCSMH
Chamfered 32mm TSM33HBBC Ball Cap SMTCSBH
Georgian 32mm SMB39H9 Acorn Cap SMTCSAH
Traditional 32mm SMB319H9
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TRADITIONAL RANGE
WHITE PRIMED COMPONENTS

The most time consuming part of fitting a staircase is the painting. Our solution is to offer pre-primed
components that save time and help you deliver your project on time and within budget. The primed
range of stair parts are made from premium grade softwood, sanded to a high specification and
primed with a satin white finish.
Chamfered – 82mm
Georgian – 32mm
Colonial – 41mm
Square – 82mm
Turned – 82mm
White Primed Spindles White Primed Newels
Traditional Ball Cap Acorn Cap Square Cap Mushroom Cap
White Primed Handrail White Primed Caps
Traditional White Primed

Size Code
Square 41mm TSM44WBB
Chamfered 41mm TSM44WBBC
Colonial 41mm SMB47WFL
Square 32mm TSM33WBB
Chamfered 32mm TSM33WBBC
Georgian 32mm SMB39WFL
Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH4WF36
Square Newel 82mm SMNS8WF14
Chamfered Newel 82mm SMNS8WF13C
Turned Newel 82mm SMNT8WF14
Square Cap SMPCSPWF
Mushroom Cap SMTCSMWF
Ball Cap SMTCSBWF
Acorn Cap SMTCSAWF Colonial Primed

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STAIRS
REDWOOD COMPONENTS
Our range of redwood stair parts introduces rich colours which can be highlighted
by a polished finish making an unmistakable statement of elegance and quality.
Traditional – 32mm , 41mm

Barley Twist – 41mm
Georgian – 32mm
Provincial – 41mm
Colonial – 41mm
Fluted – 41mm
Redwood Spindles
Ball Cap Acorn Cap

Square Newel – 82mm
Turned Newel – 82mm
Traditional Square Cap Mushroom Cap
Redwood Newels Redwood Handrail Redwood Caps
Traditional Redwood
Size Code Size Code
Square 41mm TSM44RBB Georgian 32mm SMB39R9
Chamfered 41mm TSM44RBBC Traditional 32mm SMB319R9
Colonial 41mm SMB47R9 Traditional Handrail 63 x 44mm SMH2R36
Traditional 41mm SMB423R9 Square Newel 82mm SMNS8R14
Fluted 41mm SMB424R9 Turned Newel 82mm SMNT8R14
Provincial 41mm SMB413R9 Square Cap SMPCSR
Barley Twist 41mm SMB422R9 Mushroom Cap SMTCSMR
Square 32mm TSM33RBB Ball Cap SMTCSBR
Chamfered 32mm TSM33RBBC Acorn Cap SMTCSAR
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CONTEMPORARY RANGE
Out with the old, in with the new. Think modern. Our Contemporary
staircase fits perfectly into a funky brand new build and can provide a total
transformation for a dark Victorian hallway.
Contemporary stair parts come in all shapes and sizes in a variety For something completely different have a look at the Casa
of finishes to help you create stairs that capture the style and staircase, a new take on the traditional hacienda Spanish style with
personality of the people who live there. beautiful hardwearing black iron spindles.
Connect the solid smooth lines of oak with a dash of metal from Whatever you want, our stair technician will measure up for free
our Liskeard range to create a modern but classy look. For a see and help you and your customers choose newels, caps, connectors
through effect, add a touch of glass from our Radiance range to and balusters in a choice of timbers and metals ranging from oak
give the illusion of lots more space. to white primed timber or nickel balustrades.
Oak White Primed

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STAIRS
LISKEARD COMPONENTS
This hardwood offers strength and durability with a beautiful grain and texture.
Oak truly reflects the traditional and historical qualities of English craftsmanship.
Liskeard Liskeard Liskeard Landing Liskeard

Handrail Newel Cap Connector Base Collar
Liskeard – 19mm
Liskeard Newel
Liskeard
Baserail Liskeard Intermediate Liskeard Round Liskeard End Bracket
Connector Connector
Spindles Oak Newel Rails Caps & Fittings
Contemporary Liskeard
Size Code Size Code
Liskeard Spindles Rake 19mm LS758NR Liskeard Base Collar LEVBCN
Liskeard Spindles Landing 19mm LS817NL Liskeard Landing Connector LEVLHCBN
Liskeard Newel 54mm LNT950O Liskeard Handrail 2400mm 54 x 54mm LHR2.4O
Liskeard End Bracket LEVEBN Liskeard Handrail 4200mm 54 x 54mm LHR4.20
Liskeard Newel Cap LEVNCN Liskeard Baserail 2400mm 27 x 53mm LBR2.4O
Liskeard Round Connector LEVHRN Liskeard Baserail 4200mm 27 x 53mm LBR4.20
Liskeard Intermediate Connector LEVICN
RADIANCE COMPONENTS
Open up your home with this premium combination of glass
Contemporary Radiance
and oak.
Size Code
Radiance Glass Panel Landing 850 x 87 x 8mm GLAN80PNL
Radiance Glass Panel Landing 850 x 210 x 8mm GLAN210PNL
Radiance Glass Panel – 835 x 210 x 8mm
Radiance Glass Panel Rake 835 x 210 x 8mm GRK210PNL

Radiance Bracket GBKT
Radiance Radiance Handrail 2400mm GHR2.4O
Handrail Radiance Bracket
Radiance Handrail 4200mm GHR4.2O
Radiance Baserail 2400mm GBR2.4O
Radiance Baserail 4200mm GBR4.20
Radiance
Baserail Pyramid Cap
Glass Panels Rails Caps & Fittings
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CONTEMPORARY RANGE
ASHFORD COMPONENTS CASA COMPONENTS

Choose from white softwood primed or oak. Sleek and minimalistic.
Casa
Handrail
Ashford – 41mm
Ashford – 41mm
Casa – 14mm
Casa
Baserail
Oak Spindles White Primed Spindles Iron Spindles Rails
Contemporary Ashford Contemporary Casa

Size Code Size Code
Oak Ashford Spindle Landing 41mm SMB425OL Casa Spindle Rake 14mm SMBIRBR
Oak Ashford Spindle Rake 41mm SMB425OR Casa Spindle Landing 14mm SMBIRBL
White Primed Ashford 41mm SMB425WFL Casa Handrail 2400mm 60 x 69mm SMHIR24O
Spindle Landing Casa Handrail 4200mm 60 x 69mm SMHIR42O
White Primed Ashford 41mm SMB425WFR Casa Baserail 2400mm 63 x 50mm SMBIR24O
Spindle Rake
Casa Baserail 4200mm 63 x 50mm SMBIR42O
BARBICAN COMPONENTS CAMBER COMPONENTS

Choose a standard oak newel and handrail from the ‘Prestige’ Slender and beautiful.
range or order a Barbican newel on special order.
Barbican – 41mm
Camber – 41mm
Oak Spindles Oak Spindles
Contemporary Barbican Contemporary Camber

Size Code Size Code
Barbican Spindle 41mm SMB4DRO9 Camber Spindle 41mm SMB435O9
Barbican Newel Special order

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STAIRS
STRAIGHT STOCK FLIGHTS

For those projects with time and budget constraints and where made to measure is not a
necessity our standard specification straight stock flights are available on express delivery.
JELD-WEN offer closed riser 13 up straight stock flights in

whitewood/composite materials or open riser versions which
are available to order.
See the table below for further details:
Whitewood strings & Width Individual Individual

Stair Code MDF Treads Total Rise Total Going over string Rise Go
Stair WM 4 2600mm 2676mm 855mm 200mm 223mm
Stair WMSC 4 2600mm 2700mm 905mm* 200mm 225mm
Stair W85 4 2574mm 2676mm 855mm 198mm 223mm
Stair W88 4 2639mm 2712mm 855mm 203mm 226mm
*955mm wide available on request
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COMMUNAL STAIRS
JELD-WEN offers a complete solution for communal stairs
and our range has been proven to meet even the most
exacting performance standards.
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STANDARD COMMUNAL
JELD-WEN manufacture general access communal stairs that comply with the standards
set by the BWF stair scheme, in accordance with BS 585 and BS 6399-1.
General access stair Multi-occupancy dwellings

A general access stair is intended for all users of a building on a Communal stairs will be required for use in multi-occupancy
day-to-day basis, as a normal route between levels. Our communal dwellings i.e. in flats for access to apartments, but also in some
staircases are designed and tested to meet the requirements of dwellings where entry is shared. Unlike domestic flights, the load
‘Usage Type 2’ and ‘Usage Type 3’ as defined below: bearing characteristics of trunks and handrails are greater, and
communal stairs may require fire protection, all of which
Usage Type 1 Self-contained dwelling units and communal JELD-WEN can provide.
areas in blocks of flats not more than three
Where the build programme determines particular requirements, in
storeys high and not more than four units per
areas such as handling or installation e.g. Off-Site Manufacturing
floor accessible from one stair.
or other Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), JELD-WEN can
Usage Type 2 Communal areas in blocks of flats other than
develop the standard stairs designs by including features such as;
use type 1, and institutional buildings (not
subject to crowds), hostels, guest houses, • Lifting points
residential clubs. • Pre-assembly
Usage Type 3 All other buildings including hotels and motels. • Factory finishing
• Fire protection
• Packaging and protection
• Fixing to particular joist designs
• Shrinkage allowance for timber frame

COMMUNAL
STAIRS
General access communal stair specification

Components Material Style
Newel Posts 90mm square or stop chamfered - hemlock
Handrails 63.5mm x 44mm profiled - hemlock
Balusters 41mm square or stop chamfered - hemlock
Strings 32mm x 350mm Kerto-S
Treads 25mm MDF
Risers 15mm MDF
Basement stairs
If an escape stair forms part of the only escape route from a
building it should not be continued down to serve a basement.
A separate stair should serve the basement.
If there is more than one escape stair from a building only one
of the stairs serving the upper storeys need to be terminated at
ground level. Other stairs may connect with the basement if there
is a protected lobby, or a protected corridor between the stair(s)
and accommodation at each basement level. Refer to Building
Regulations for more details.
Handrails for communal stairs

Stairs should have a handrail on one side if they are less than 1m
wide. They should have a handrail on both sides if they are wider.
Handrails should be provided beside the two bottom steps where
stairs are intended to be used by people with disabilities (AD M).
In all buildings handrail heights should be between 900mm and
1000mm measured to the top of the handrail from the pitch line
or floor.
Guarding must be capable or resisting at least the horizontal force
given in BS 6399: Part 1: 1996. For further guidance on design of
barriers and infill panels refer to BS 6180: 1995 Code of practice
for protective barriers in and about buildings.
Loading of balustrades
At JELD-WEN we independently load test our balustrades in
accordance with BS 6399-1:1996, clause 10, which specifies a
uniformly distributed line load for the barrier and a uniformly
distributed and point load applied to the infill. JELD-WEN
communal stairs meet and exceed the requirements shown below:
Horizontal loads to handrails and balusters

Test load Usage Type 1 Usage Type 2 & 3
Horizontal UDL to handrail 0.36 kN/m run 0.74 kN/m run
UDL applied to the infill 0.5 kN/m 2

1.0 kN/m2
Concentrated Load 0.25 kN 0.5 kN
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FIRE PROTECTED COMMUNAL
Fire protected communal stairs may be required in multi-occupancy buildings if they act as
an escape route in the event of a fire. So it is vital that it is able to resist the effects of the
fire and remain its integrity after the fire has gone out.
Concrete stairs have long been the solution to dealing with these General access stair
requirements, however timber fire protected stairs have many A stair intended for all users of a building on a day-to-day basis,
advantages over the use of concrete, not least the aesthetics, cost as a normal route between levels.
and lead-time savings. Unlike many other materials, timber behaves
Assembly stair
predictably in a fire, forming a charred surface which provides
A stair serving a place where many people gather.
protection for the inner structure so that timber can stay intact and
fully load bearing during a fire. Firefighting stairs
Fire protected stairs may be required in the following circumstances: A stair of acceptable width for everyday use will be sufficient for
escape purposes, however if it is also a fire fighting stair it should
Utility stairs
be at least 1100mm wide. Refer to Building Regulations to
A stair used for escape, access for maintenance, or purposes
determine when a fire fighting stair may be required.
other than as the usual route for moving between levels on
a day-to-day basis.

High standards Fire testing fire protected stair:
JELD-WEN has worked hard to drive up standards within
the industry and are the only volume manufacturer to be
independently certified by the British Woodworking Federation
(BWF) and the BRE Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)
for fire protected stairs. The LPCB tests and verifies designs,
performance, manufacturing process and quality assurance
throughout manufacture to establish whether the timber stairs
are serviceable and an effective means of escape, even after an
extremely hazardous fire.
Where required, JELD-WEN’s communal stairs are treated with the
Envirograph ES/VFR Fire Retardant Coating System, and tested to
BS 476: Part 6: 1989, Class O for fire propagation and BS 476:
Part 7: 1987, Class I for surface spread of flame.
Manufacturers offering fire protected stairs have to demonstrate
Before During
that their stairs comply with the requirements for fire protection
under the test method set out by BD2569 Fire Performance of
Escape Stairs – Guidance Document (Department of Communities
and Local Government, 2009).
The LPCB audits the manufacturing process and quality assurance
throughout manufacture to establish whether the timber stairs
are serviceable and an effective means of escape, even after an
extremely hazardous fire.
JELD-WEN is the only UK manufacturer to be certified for fire
protected stairs. Our stairs proved to be capable of carrying a
static load of 270kg in weight after the fire test, which confirmed
they are suitable for use as escape stairs, providing a safe route
out of a multi-storey building.
After fire has gone out
Fire protected communal stair specification

Components Treatment Process Material Style
Newel Posts 90mm square or stop chamfered - hemlock
2 coats of Envirograf ES/VFR fire protection coating 63.5mm x 44mm profiled - hemlock
Handrails
applied at a rate of 12-15m2/litre/coat
Balusters 41mm square or stop chamfered - hemlock
in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Strings 32mm x 350mm Kerto-S
Treads None: impregnated 25mm Euroclass B FR MDF Premier Products Ltd
Risers None: impregnated 15mm Euroclass B FR MDF Premier Products Ltd
Note: It is recommended that the fire precautions incorporated into any proposed building works meet the requirements of all the
authorities that may be involved in the enforcement of fire safety legislation, and that consultation with those authorities takes place in
conjunction with the Building Regulation approval.
Fire protection and maintenance •A

void placing hot items directly onto the finished surface as
this may result in permanent damage.
In order to maintain coatings in good condition, the following
procedure should be followed:- •A
void excessive heat and direct sunlight, which may result in
discolouration.
• Clean as required using a soft cloth and mild solution of
warm soapy water. Do not saturate the surface. • It is possible to touch up light scratches provided the correct
products are used.
• Spills and heavy stains should be removed immediately using
a mild detergent solution to avoid permanent discolouration •A
fter 5 years the coatings should be inspected annually and
of the coatings. if necessary a maintenance coat of ES/VFR/TCW (or HW05 if
a solvent borne Top Seal was used.) in selected sheen level
• Avoid the use of aggressive and abrasive cleaning materials
should be applied. No longer than 10 years should elapse
and cleaners containing wax and silicones.
before maintenance topcoat is applied.
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BALUSTRADE
SOLUTIONS
With increasing pressure on timescales for new build projects,
JELD-WEN have developed several balustrading solutions to
speed up installation and provide temporary measures
during the construction process.
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DEMOUNTABLE
BALUSTRADE
With the increase in town-house style developments, where
space is at a premium, JELD-WEN can provide a demountable
balustrade - meaning the balustrade can be simply removed to
allow large items to be moved up and down the staircase.
The balustrade can then be secured back into place.
Four easy steps:
Demountable balustrade
unclipped and removed
1 Important: The demountable balustrade is a temporary measure.

You should ensure that the stairwells are adequately protected at
all times to prevent accidents occurring.
The balustrade fully assembled.
2 3 4
Unscrew and remove the bolt holding the Unscrew the floor rail. Once all the fittings have been removed,
handrail and keep safely. the section of assembled balustrade is
simply lifted off.
PRE-ASSEMBLED
BALUSTRADE
JELD-WEN offers factory assembled balustrading, to ensure a
quick and easy fix on site. All our balustrade components arrive
fully assembled so there is no need for time consuming sawing
and cutting. Simply slot the balustrade into place and secure.
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TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL
In new build properties safety on site is crucial at all times. At JELD-WEN we have
developed a simple temporary guardrail and edge protection solution to provide
additional safety measures while properties are under construction.
During construction the new staircase strings, treads, risers and newel posts are secured in place at the first fix stage, and temporary safety
measures will be required to remove the risk of falling prior to the second fix of the baluster and spindles.
Our temporary guardrail and edge protection provides a temporary safety barrier both up the stairs and across landings that alleviates the
risk of falling, whilst allowing access for materials to be moved easily up the stairs.
Testing has been conducted for the resistance against static loading in accordance with BS EN 13374: 2013 Class A.
RAKING 1
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Install the pre-sized principal raking guardrail by fixing each
end to the newel posts using the fixing bolts supplied. 3
2
STEP 2
Hang both hanging brackets over the upper guardrail and
position evenly from each end to create three equal gaps.
Fix using 2 no. M4x40mm CE marked screws on each bracket.
STEP 3
Measure the overall width of the guardrail system from the
outer edge of each newel post as per illustration, and cut the
mid-guardrail to suit this dimension.
STEP 4
Locate the mid-guardrail into the hanging bracket as per
illustration. Fix using 2 no. M4x40mm CE marked screws per
hanger. Ensure the length of the mid-guardrail overhangs the
newel post at both ends.
STEP 5
The finished system should look as per illustration 5.
Ensure all fixings are in place and secure. Please note the gap 5
between the upper and mid guardrails will be determined by 4
the hanging brackets, illustration for reference only.

BALUSTRADE
SOLUTIONS
LANDING RETURN
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Locate temporary newel post into metal floor plate. Secure using 1 2
4 no. M5x60mm CE marked screws. Repeat this to create both
ends of the landing return.
STEP 2
Fix both floor plates to the floor at either end of the edge to be
protected using 4 no. M5x60mm CE marked screws for each
plate. Please note overall width of the complete system should 3
not exceed 2500mm.
STEP 3
Measure between the two fixed newel posts and ensure the
guardrail is the correct length. Trim to suit if necessary.
STEP 4
Locate L bracket into the pre-machined recess in the newel post
and fix using 2 no. M4x40mm CE marked screws on each newel
post. Locate upper guardrail onto the L bracket as illustrated, ensure
it sits central over the L bracket and screw from underside as per 4
illustration using 2x M4x40mm screws. Please note image shows
cross-sectional detail.
STEP 5
Hang both hanging brackets over the upper guardrail and position
evenly from each end to create three equal gaps. Fix using 2 no. 6
M4x40mm CE marked screws on each bracket.
STEP 6 5
Measure the overall width of the guardrail system from the outer
edge of each newel post as per illustration and cut mid-guardrail to
suit this dimension.
STEP 7
Locate the mid-guardrail into the hanging bracket as per illustration.
Ensure the length of the mid-guardrail overhangs the newel post at
both ends.
7
STEP 8
Fix the mid-guardrail to the hanging bracket using the
2 no. M4x40mm CE marked screws per hanger.
STEP 9
The finished system should look as per illustration 9.
Ensure all fixings are in place and secure.
To ensure full compliance with BS EN 13374:2013 8
a toe board should be fitted.
9
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CASE STUDIES
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AVANT HOMES
Premium housebuilder Avant Homes partners with JELD-WEN to develop bespoke
timber staircases for a brand new range of contemporary homes.
Avant Homes, leading residential developer of premium homes, Avant Homes fact sheet
who build 1300 plots per year nationally, has recently enhanced
Project: Brand new range of homes for Avant Homes
their specification to develop a brand new range of homes.
Their premium development projects typically feature high end Location: National Supply
private properties with three to five bedrooms, with a brand new Products: Made to measure stairs
enhanced specification throughout, from kitchens and internal
doors, fixtures and fittings right through to the stairs. Martin Sanwell, Group Procurement Director at Avant Homes, said:
Staircases can leave a lasting impression on a potential buyer, so “We looked to JELD-WEN for a solution to fit with our vision
a bespoke design is worth the investment. Avant Homes’ ‘vision’ and worked closely with them to implement a unique design
was to create homes inspired by the aspirations and needs of their for our projects. We were delighted with their approach
customers, and required a bespoke staircase that was different to to the project and with their flexibility to work with us
a standard new build specification to help differentiate the homes to develop a tailored package specifically for our needs.
for sale. In order to achieve this, the housebuilder needed to We were extremely pleased with the end result and the
partner with a manufacturer with the technology and flexibility to excellent service that JELD-WEN provided.”
create something new, and enlisted the expertise of JELD-WEN.
The challenge for JELD-WEN was to create a product that was
original and fit the brief: ‘different, unique and high-end,’ as well
as complementing Avant Homes’ vision to create homes that are
contemporary and reflective of a modern way of living.
Working closely with Avant Homes’ technical and design teams
JELD-WEN’s final bespoke design included a hemlock newel
post and newel cap with dark wood inlay detail. The subtle
detail provided a stylish look and feel to meet Avant Homes’
‘contemporary’ vision, and the unique baluster design gave the
properties a prestigious, yet modern, feel throughout.
For project support email us at [email protected],

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CASE STUDIES
BOVIS HOMES
JELD-WEN has worked in partnership with Bovis Homes over the last few years
to supply both their domestic and communal staircases.
During 2013 Bovis Homes took the decision to enhance their Bovis Homes fact sheet
existing specification. Michael Black, Bovis Homes Group
Project: New apartments at Loughborough
Development Director said:
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
“As our customers enter their homes the staircases are quite
Contractor: Bovis Homes
often one of the first things that they see, therefore it is very
important that the appearance reflects our design direction. Products: Communal stairs
In reviewing our specification we wanted to achieve a
premium appearance whilst still maintaining the solidity that Michael Black, explained
people rightly expect from their staircases.
“There should be significant cost savings of using timber
‘We are delighted both with JELD-WEN’s flexibility during stairs in our apartment developments, not just in the stairs
this process and, of course, the end result. Our new baluster themselves, but also in their assembly and in the need
design combined with the oak handrail and newel cap detail for less scaffolding. However, the true benefits are to the
has been very well received by our customers.“ customer. Timber stairs avoid the institutionalised feel of
Bovis Homes also wanted to include communal timber stairs in other materials, such as concrete and metal work, that is
their medium rise apartments, as part of creating a warmer, more often used in apartments.
welcoming and less institutionalised feel for occupants within the ‘It also ensures that a development stands out from the rest,
communal areas. The national house builder also wanted to try creating a more aesthetically pleasing feel that buyers will
out a number of different installation methods to find out where appreciate and that adds value in the long term.”
timber staircase installation best fits into the build schedule.

www.jeld-wen.co.uk CASE STUDIES - AVANT HOMES & BOVIS HOMES 69

PEROWNES FARM
16th Century farmhouse in rural Norfolk has been brought back to life,
following the devastating effects of a fire two years ago.
The idyllic thatched roof property, home to the Rogerson family for Perownes Farm fact sheet
eight years, was devastated by a fire in 2012. Adamant that they
Project: 16th century farmhouse rebuild after fire
would not leave this picturesque setting, which housed two acres
of garden, they decided to re-build their home and JELD-WEN Location: Blofield, Norfolk
were recommended to supply their joinery products. Contractor: Darrin Moore Builders
The farmhouse took three weeks to take down, following which it Products: • Canberra Folding Sliding Patio Doors
was rebuilt using oak and original materials, including beams and • Oak Stormsure Windows
bricks from the chimney that complemented six bedrooms, and • Oakfold Patio Doors
bathrooms and five reception rooms. • Chamfered Standard Staircase
The family also opted for a bespoke Chamfered oak staircase from
JELD-WEN’s prestige oak range to create an immediate impressive The Rogerson family, said:
of a grand entrance.
“JELD-WEN was fantastic throughout this entire project.
Simon Barron, Sales Representative at JELD-WEN, said: Not only did they provide a very good service, but the
quality of its products was exceptional.
“Despite the unfortunate circumstances in which the family
came to use JELD-WEN products, this was a fantastic project ’This was a very emotional project for all of the family, but
to be a part of. We knew how much this rebuild meant JELD-WEN’s support helped everything run so smoothly.
to the family so we made sure they had all the necessary Two years after the fire, it’s great to feel so settled again in
information to choose the products that best suited them. such a beautiful home.”
We also supported the builders to ensure that they had both
the knowledge and information required to handle and fit
JELD-WEN products, particularly as oak is extremely heavy
to work with.”


CASE STUDIES
HOPE STREET
JELD-WEN, the leading manufacturer of timber windows, doors and stairs
was chosen to supply fire protected timber stairs for a pioneering student
accommodation development in Liverpool.
The Hope Street site was a former 1867 hospital which was Hope Street fact sheet
previously demolished and has now seen one of the biggest
Project: 339 room student accommodation
development projects delivered in Liverpool’s historic
development
Georgian Quarter.
Location: Hope Street, Liverpool
The build itself was of particular significance with a volumetric
Client: Buildbase, Gloucester
construction system being used, which is not usually available
in the UK. Each building was constructed with highly insulated, Contractor: Nordic Construction UK Ltd
FSC certificated timber frame modules which were manufactured Architect: Hester Architects
and delivered on site fully fitted, decorated to a high standard Products: Fire protected communal timber stairs
and ready wired and plumbed for all services. The stairwells
were created by the walls of each module converging to create a
‘The increasing use of timber stairs in multi-storey, multi-
rectangular shaft through the building where the stairs could later
occupancy buildings such as this student accommodation
be installed.
project brings this into sharp focus. If a stair failed during
Timber stairs were specified for all residential levels, but it was an emergency evacuation, the consequences would be
crucial that these were fire protected communal stairs due to the devastating. The common flight stair may act as one of
multi-occupancy nature of the building. JELD-WEN is the first and the routes of escape in the event of fire. So it is vital that
only volume UK timber stairs manufacturer to be certified by the it is able to resist the effects of the fire and maintain its
BRE Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) for fire-protected integrity. This demands a higher level of accreditation,
timber stairs through the BWF Stair Scheme. The LPCB tests and which JELD-WEN has achieved through rigorous product
verifies designs, performance, manufacturing process and quality development and testing.”
assurance throughout manufacture to establish whether the
timber stairs are serviceable and an effective means of escape,
even after an extremely hazardous fire.
In addition, JELD-WEN also faced the challenge that the stairs
supplied were for a seven storey building which is higher than
normally specified for timber stairs.
Roy Anderson, Technical Manager at JELD-WEN stairs said:
“Despite the challenging nature of this project, The Hope
Street development was a fantastic project to be a part of.
Our team at JELD-WEN stairs worked closely with building
control to ensure that the stairs we supplied would meet
the Building Regulations with flying colours.”
Hannah Mansell, Manager of the BWF Stair Scheme, says:
“The specification of BWF Stair Scheme accredited stairs
was a wise move in this challenging and innovative
build. The scheme promotes effective design and reliable
manufacture, developing guidance where standards and
regulations are in conflict, and ensuring best practice
advice is passed to installers to reassure that such products
consistently meet the relevant performance requirements
for loading, deflection and fire resistance where needed.
‘The standard expected of BWF Stair Scheme members for
their stairs is extremely high to ensure quality and safety.
There is no straightforward method for Building Control
to verify that a stair has been manufactured correctly
and complies with the relevant standards and Building For project support email us at [email protected],
Regulations, other than looking for the Stair Scheme badge. or for more case studies visit the website
www.jeld-wen.co.uk CASE STUDIES - PEROWNES FARM & HOPE STREET 71

MARINE DRIVE
When Bovis Homes were looking to build a prestigious new housing
development in Teignmouth, Devon, they called on JELD-WEN to supply the
contemporary staircases for the properties that would provide that added
wow factor.
The Marine Drive development of twenty six luxury homes is Marine Drive fact sheet
situated with far reaching sea views across the Teign estuary over
Project: Marine Drive
to Shaldon and beyond. These high specification four and five
bedroom homes have been thoughtfully designed to take full Location: Teignmouth, Devon
advantage of the impressive outlook, whilst providing that extra Client: Buildbase, Gloucester
high quality finish throughout. Contractor: Bovis Homes
When specifying the stairs for this development Bovis Homes Architect: • Casa contemporary staircase
were looking for something to complement the stunning and
stylish interiors.
Malcolm Gilmore, Technical Director at Bovis Homes, said: Chris Fletcher-Smith, Account Manager at JELD-WEN said:
“We pride ourselves on our high specification homes and “The site was delighted with the product we supplied.
as these large Marine Drive properties are of a different The three storey houses with two flights of stairs brought
style to some of our other houses, we were looking for the about particular challenges which we were happy to assist
stairs to reflect that alternative look and feel. The staircase with and the finished product is a joy to behold. The Casa
in a property is an important feature that will set the staircase was brand new to our range at the time, so this
atmosphere and ambience of the interior, so it was crucial project was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase how
that we selected a product that would make an impact.” great the new product looks..”
JELD-WEN’s Casa staircase design from the Contemporary stair

range was specified to provide a sleek and minimalistic look. The
Casa staircase offers something completely different by combining
Spanish style black irons spindles, with beautiful oak handrails
and accessories.


CONTACT US
To send us your enquiry you can contact us as follows:
General Enquiries: 0845 122 2896
Stairs Estimating: 0845 122 2894
Email: [email protected]
JELD-WEN UK LTD
Snow Hill
Melton Mowbray
Leicester
LE13 1PD
www.jeld-wen.co.uk
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PRESTIGE RANGE TRADITIONAL RANGE

CONTEMPORARY RANGE STRAIGHT STOCK FLIGHTS

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STANDARD COMMUNAL FIRE PROTECTED COMMUNAL

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DEMOUNTABLE BALUSTRADE PRE-ASSEMBLED BALUSTRADE TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL

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Certificated Fire Protected Common Stair Accredited Accredited

In keeping with our quality policy, JELD-WEN offers the

10 year guarantee on all products against

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Horizontal loads to handrails and balusters

UDL applied to the infill 0.5 kN/m2 1.0 kN/m2

Concentrated Load 0.25 kN 0.5 kN

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• Accessibility – traditionally there has always been a

Utility stair 150 190 250 400

 OTE: Combined maximum rise and minimum going can

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Fire protection and maintenance

www.jeld-wen.co.uk SPECIFYING STAIRS / FINISHING & MAINTAINING 9

Applications: England Approved Document K

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www.jeld-wen.co.uk BUILDING REGULATIONS & LEGISLATION 11

Finger jointed Newel

the component and it is laminated with glue under high pressure,

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Chinese Birch (Betula Albosinensis)

MDF (Mixed softwoods)

www.jeld-wen.co.uk MATERIAL SPECIFICATION 13

3 Any damage Notice to carpet fitters / purchasers

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Floor Level 12 Floor or Landing

General installation advice Clearances

www.jeld-wen.co.uk GENERAL ADVICE AND INSTALLATION ADVICE 15

Supporting bullnose and curtail treads

Forms of bottom treads (side view)

Noggin pieces are

Simple bottom tread Bullnose tread Bullnose and curtail

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Upper part Lower part A 100mm diametre sphere

Bearers Newels and balusters

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Dimension ‘C’: 1077

Trim width: 1102

244 Here we are showing the development of the winder

Dimension ‘C’: 1036

Trim width: 1071

l3strings: 4955 229 229

1 Width overall strings: 955 12

Dimension 'A': 3052 13

**Unobstructed width dimension does not

399 229 229 229 229 399 642

Dimension ‘C’: 1077

Dimension ‘C’: 1077

Trim width: 1102

244 229 229 229 229 244 10

275 229 229 229 229 229 Loose

• Accessibility – traditionally there has always been a

OTE: Combined maximum rise and minimum going can

• No load should be applied to the trunk

• Trunk is fully packed and fixed against block wall.

• String fixing should begin with screws being provided beneath •W

• Once the timber stud

B: Face of bottom riser to back

H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom Unobstructed width: 860 229 9

H: Minimum distance to give statutory headroom

B: Face of bottom riser to back