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stairwayor staircaseSeries or flight of steps that provides a means of moving from one level to another. The earliest stairways seem to have been built with walls on both sides, as in Egyptian pylons dating from the 2nd millennium BC. The Romans were noted for their monumental stairs. The modern use of steel and reinforced concrete has made possible the curves and sweeps of contemporary design. Staircases have traditionally been built of wood, marble or stone, and iron or steel. A step's horizontal surface is called its tread, the vertical front its riser. Traditional wooden staircases are constructed with stringers, beams inclined to the angle of the staircase. Stringers are supported by newel posts, which also support the handrail, forming a balustrade. |
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In addition to creating intricate metalwork pieces, Symmetrical Stair specializes in wood curved and straight stairs, as well as handrails, made from cherry, maple, oak, mahogany, and from rare and exotic woods. Behind the dining area at this level is the tatami room, over which is a terrace reached by a straight stair. Bruno is a leading producer of vehicle lifts and curved and straight stair lifts in North America. |
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