Precast concrete stairs are currently among the most popular options in construction projects, ranging from simple designs to more complex custom options.
Precast concrete stairs have attractive advantages and will be a good choice for project managers to use these construction materials to speed up the construction process.
What is a prefabricated concrete staircase?
Precast concrete stairs are a type of building material that is used in residential and commercial environments. As the name suggests, precast concrete stair steps are manufactured in a factory setting before being transported to the job site.
Precast concrete stairs are cost-effective, fire-resistant and safe, made with highly sustainable building materials. Precast concrete stairs are shipped to the job site and installed in a building.
These stairs provide high strength for contractors looking for a more economical approach to incorporating a ready-to-use precast concrete structure.
Prefab concrete steps allow for faster installation, and at the same time, the use of prefabricated steel molds increases the accuracy of the work and guarantees the execution.
Additionally, these structures give construction workers the ability to receive orders in advance, as precast concrete construction is done in a controlled factory environment before being shipped to the job site. Installation services can be used to install precast concrete stairs.
With precast concrete steps, there are no project delays because you don’t have to wait for perfect weather before installation. This is because they are made in a controlled and closed environment. These stairs can be installed quickly and designed according to the exact structure. By using prefabricated concrete stairs, you can obtain structural materials with high bearing capacity and strength.
Precast concrete stairs also give you a lot of flexibility, as you can use precast reinforcements to attach the stairs directly to concrete floors, or you can use metal frame structures. Buildings that have used concrete flooring can choose concrete stairs in their design in harmony with this choice.
The price of prefabricated concrete stairs
Precast concrete stairs is one of the building materials, the cost of which is one of the determining factors for buying this product. Several factors affect the price of prefabricated concrete stairs, which we will discuss below.
Concrete quality of prefabricated concrete stairs
Prefabricated stairs can be purchased with different qualities, usually the available stairs include low, medium and high options based on the quality of concrete. Obviously, the higher quality of concrete, the higher its price.
The materials mixed with cement determine the quality of concrete. High quality concrete has more minerals such as fly ash. These materials increase the tensile strength of concrete. A low-grade cement step will have fewer minerals and, therefore, will not be as strong.
Size of precast concrete stairs
You can order prefabricated concrete stairs in any size you want in terms of the number of steps, width, height, etc. Narrower or wider stairs in this case will lead to a higher price. In addition, if you want curved or wider stairs, you may need to increase the budget.
elevators
There are several options when it comes to risers for precast concrete steps. The more risers, the more expensive it is.
Location
Where you plan to place your precast concrete stairs is another influencing factor.
Contractor and installation of prefabricated concrete stairs
The costs of the contractor depend on the location and type of installation of prefabricated stairs. Also, depending on experience, reputation and other factors, the prices of contractors also vary significantly.
style (design)
If you want more than a standard design for your prefab stairs, a more dramatic style can cost you up to 200% more.
Solid or hollow stairs
You can order solid or hollow prefabricated concrete stairs. If you are looking for a stronger precast concrete staircase, concrete stairs are a better option. However, the cost will usually increase by about 40%.
Delivery charges for precast concrete stairs vary depending on weight and distance from the manufacturer to the job site.
There are additional options that you can consider when installing concrete stairs:
Treads: Treads are a distinctive feature of precast concrete stairs. They make the prefabricated steps more attractive and of course increase the price.
Covering: Natural stone is usually used for treads on outdoor stairs. However, there is also the option of cement coating. Covering precast concrete stairs makes it more durable and improves slip resistance.
Iron railings: Iron railings make the use of concrete stairs safer when climbing. They also prevent people from falling on a precast concrete staircase.
Contractor and installation of prefabricated concrete stairs
The costs of the contractor depend on the location and type of installation of prefabricated stairs. Also, depending on experience, reputation and other factors, the prices of contractors also vary significantly.
style (design)
If you want more than a standard design for your prefab stairs, a more dramatic style can cost you up to 200% more.
Solid or hollow stairs
You can order solid or hollow prefabricated concrete stairs. If you are looking for a stronger precast concrete staircase, concrete stairs are a better option. However, the cost will usually increase by about 40%.
Delivery charges for precast concrete stairs vary depending on weight and distance from the manufacturer to the job site.
There are additional options that you can consider when installing concrete stairs:
Treads: Treads are a distinctive feature of precast concrete stairs. They make the prefabricated steps more attractive and of course increase the price.
Covering: Natural stone is usually used for treads on outdoor stairs. However, there is also the option of cement coating. Covering precast concrete stairs makes it more durable and improves slip resistance.
Iron railings: Iron railings make the use of concrete stairs safer when climbing. They also prevent people from falling on a precast concrete staircase.
Buying prefabricated concrete stairs
Factors such as quality, thickness and number of steps should be taken into consideration when buying prefabricated concrete stairs. One of the most important things to consider when buying prefabricated concrete stairs is the quality of the stairs. According to the amount of traffic, the type of use, the place of execution, etc., the thickness required for the stairs is determined. Also, the height of the floors, the number and dimensions of the stairs should be considered when buying or ordering prefabricated concrete stairs. In general, the height of the floors of a building determines the height of the prefabricated concrete stairs and the number of steps.
Types of concrete stairs
Precast concrete stairs can be implemented in different forms. Round concrete stairs, single-arm, double-arm, etc. are among the stairs that can be used in most spaces.
Round concrete stairs
Round concrete stairs have a beautiful architecture and they have many fans in modern design because of their special and beautiful appearance. Also, another positive point in implementing these stairs is that they occupy less space. To connect two levels together, we will need arm or straight stairs in the implementation of round stairs. Round concrete stairs are implemented in different types and are usually without treads. It is better not to use these stairs to connect floors that are far apart. It is usually recommended not to install these types of stairs in educational or office spaces.
Single arm concrete stairs
Single arm concrete stairs can be used to connect low heights. The floors are connected to each other with these stairs in a straight path and do not include the steps.
Two-way concrete staircase
Two-way staircases are designed and executed in two types, L-shaped and U-shaped. In this type of stairs, a tread is placed between the two arms of the concrete staircase and they are the simplest type.
Multi-arm concrete staircase
Multi-arm concrete stairs usually have more than one tread and need more space to run than other types.
Examples of prefabricated concrete stairs
There are a wide range of designs for integrating concrete stairs with other building materials, depending on the style of construction used in your structure. In the following, three examples of composite prefabricated concrete stairs are presented:
Concrete staircase combined with wood in a minimalist style
Concrete staircase integrated with metal structure in modern style
Concrete staircase combined with wood and metal
The industry construction is becoming more advanced every day with help of new technologies , so the speed of construction and strength of the structure increases, and as a result, the cost of construction also decreases. Prefab concrete stairs are one of the parts that are very common to use today and greatly increase the speed of construction.
These stairs are made according to the standard and can be used in all buildings. If the condition of the building is such that a special staircase should be built for it, you can design it so that the Hanza team can build it specially for you. This method will usually be more expensive and time consuming than the ready-made prefabricated model. Prefabricated concrete stairs are usually designed from different materials and in various dimensions, the material used in the construction of this type of stairs determines its durability and resistance. The design of the stairs and its resistance should be such that it can withstand the pressure.
Examples of prefabricated concrete stairs
There are a wide range of designs for integrating concrete stairs with other building materials, depending on the style of construction used in your structure. In the following, three examples of composite prefabricated concrete stairs are presented:
Concrete staircase combined with wood in a minimalist style
Concrete staircase integrated with metal structure in modern style
Concrete staircase combined with wood and metal
The industry construction is becoming more advanced every day with help of new technologies , so the speed of construction and strength of the structure increases, and as a result, the cost of construction also decreases. Prefab concrete stairs are one of the parts that are very common to use today and greatly increase the speed of construction.
These stairs are made according to the standard and can be used in all buildings. If the condition of the building is such that a special staircase should be built for it, you can design it so that the Hanza team can build it specially for you. This method will usually be more expensive and time consuming than the ready-made prefabricated model. Prefabricated concrete stairs are usually designed from different materials and in various dimensions, the material used in the construction of this type of stairs determines its durability and resistance. The design of the stairs and its resistance should be such that it can withstand the pressure.
Advantages of prefabricated concrete stairs
Easy installation: Prefab concrete stairs are completely ready structures and have an easy installation that does not require much time, thus saving time.
Cost reduction: This type of stairs leads to a reduction in the cost of implementation and construction of stairs and they are affordable.
Ability to install in all buildings: for commercial buildings, residential buildings, villas and any other type of project, prefabricated stairs can be used and there is no limit. Even if the position of the stairs is such that it is not possible to use ready-made stairs, you can order to prepare the stairs for you according to the dimensions and design you want.
Height adjustment: The height of some prefabricated staircase models can be changed and adjusted to the installation location.
Diversity: We checked that different materials are used to make these types of stairs, which also have different designs. By using these stairs, you can double the charm of the house and its decoration. There is no limit to the color of these stairs and you can choose the color you want from among its attractive models.
Ability to install in another place: assembling and disassembling the prefabricated stairs is easy, and you can open the stairs and install them in another place if needed. Of course, some models in the market do not have this possibility, and it is better to ask the seller for this option when buying and proceed to purchase it.
It is produced in the factory and transported to the project site. Prefabricated concrete stairs based on the order of the place of implementation (exact measurement of dimensions) each volume stair unit is pre-made, which is transferred to the desired place and by placing and fixing it in place, the stairs are formed.
Precast concrete stairs are offered in different thicknesses from 4 cm to 10 cm, and the choice of the appropriate thickness depends on the amount of traffic and the type of use, the volume of the space, the implementation of the stairs, the interior design and the designer’s wishes in both models, the final care and After several years or according to the created conditions, there is a need for restoration, and in the restoration process, the compatibility of the restored staircase unit with the adjacent and identical units and the similarity of the texture and work surface are very important. The importance of the items mentioned in the restoration phase requires an experienced team and the use of restoration materials and exposed concrete with the same quality as the basic case.
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