Getting the Most from Your Stair Dollar — Shape

Part 2 of 4 — Shape

In the last blog, Getting the Most from Your Stair Dollar (Part 1), we introduced the three basic factors to keep in mind when thinking of your stair budget. Here we'll explore the first of those three factors: Shape.

A straight stair is the least costly and also takes up the least amount of space. The money saved on a straight stair could be used to upgrade your railing style or material.

A landing stair will cost more due to the landings themselves and the added newels and rail intersections.

Winder stairs are more expensive than landing stairs due to the installation of winder treads, winder newels and rail intersections. Winder stairs may also be subject to restrictive building codes. Check with your local building department.

Curved staircases are the most expensive due to the handmade nature of the components.