Quite often, when designing houses, the contractor has to deal with the problems of saving space when placing flights of stairs and creating certain interiors. This is due to the fact that these structures are rather bulky and require a lot of space for their normal operation.
That is why many craftsmen are interested in the question of how a cantilever ladder is made with their own hands, since a similar type of this device can help solve this problem.
Properties and manufacturing method
At first glance, this device gives the impression that it consists of separate sections that are suspended in the air. However, it should be noted that it takes a lot of effort to create a cantilever staircase.
Properties
- This product has an original appearance, which, with the right approach, can fit into any interior. (see also the article Interior of a hallway with a staircase in a private house - "recipes" for a cozy atmosphere)
- The creation of such a structure requires a minimum amount of material.
- Saving space when using console devices grows exponentially.
- The creation of stairs of this type is quite problematic and is associated with a lot of various difficulties.
- When designing such a staircase structure, it is necessary to make very accurate calculations and measurements, since a load of at least 150 kg must be imposed on a step fixed on one side.
Advice!
Before choosing a cantilever ladder for your home, you need to weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of this device and make a decision that is ideal for specific conditions.
Manufacturing
- First of all, you need to understand that this staircase is mounted on one support.... At the same time, the installation instructions assume the installation of additional fasteners in the form of suspension systems, but the main load on them does not go.
- To solve the problems of mounting consoles, two installation methods are used.... The first of them involves the fastening of steps in the process of making walls. The second method is to install a supporting structure, which may look like a column.
- After the steps are installed, cables or slings are attached to them from the other end, which are fixed to the ceiling.... Thus, a structure is obtained in the form of individual elements of the staircase, fixed on one side to a wall or column, and on the other side, suspended from cables.
- It is worth noting that the harness itself begins to perform the functions of a fence, but additional elements can be pulled between the lines to increase safety., the purpose of which is to reduce clearances.
- Railing for cantilever stairs should be mounted on a wall... They can be purchased in specialized stores, and the price of such products is sometimes so low that there is simply no point in making them yourself.
- When performing all work, it is very important to use a water level., for the correct placement of parts in space.
- It should be noted that not all types of these systems are equipped with suspensions.... There are completely independent products capable of supporting significant weight without additional support.
Advice!
When organizing a suspension system, it is necessary to create a certain level of tension that will keep the steps in one position.
If the tension is too strong, then the main fixation area can be loosened.
Buy or do it yourself
First of all, it is necessary to understand that the main criterion in the manufacture of flights of stairs is safety. At the same time, console devices require only high-quality elements, and accurate measurements during their manufacture and installation. Therefore, such designs must be created very carefully, paying attention to even minor details.
Given the complexity of such work, some craftsmen prefer to purchase finished products. They will definitely have the correct shape, appropriate fasteners and withstand the required load. However, in this case, the installation must be carried out strictly according to the instructions, which must be included in the delivery set.
Advice!
When purchasing a finished product, you should make sure that you have fasteners, since not all manufacturers put it together with the parts.
You should also check all elements for visible defects.
Output
In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic. Also, based on the text of the above, you can get an idea of the design and construction of cantilever ladders and methods of their installation.
At the same time, we can conclude that it is better to purchase this product ready-made, since factory parts have a large margin of safety and reliability.
