Wooden and Iron Spiral Staircases Review

Once you have made a decision to install a spiral staircase into your property you then need to decide whether you want a wooden spiral staircase or an iron one. You need to look at the advantages and disadvantages for both.

Wooden spiral staircases are often cheaper then iron ones but that is where the advantage ends. A wooden spiral staircase will be delivered to your house in separate parts and you will have an arduous task attempting to put together the staircase. You will have already paid full price for the staircase and if you cannot or do not want to put the staircase up yourself you will have to spend more money hiring a professional to do it for you. Iron staircases on the other hand will be delivered to your property already fixed and in one piece. All you will need to do is position it in the area where you want the staircase placed and secure it with the proper tools. Some companies will even do this for you meaning you will not have to lift a finger.

When it comes to durability, iron lasts a lot longer than wood and is also a lot sturdier. A wooden spiral staircase will need to be treated first so that pests will not be able to live in it and eventually destroy it. Even if you use treated wood, iron will still be more durable and this has been proven by numerous studies.

Spiral staircases also have other uses such as an emergency exit, a decorative piece or as a support to a structure. Spiral staircases are also a lot of fun to decorate whether they are inside or outside of your home. Aside from convenience and space efficiency, spiral staircases are also visually attractive.  They break the monotony of a traditional straight staircase inside a house and can add to the attractiveness and uniqueness of a house when placed outside due to its unusual winding structure. If you need help selecting your wooden spiral stairs, customer service is always available for additional information at tiwtheironworks.co.uk.