In the case of stairs, one of the major considerations when coming up with its design is safety.
Safety should never be overlooked in drafting the stairs.
This is probably why stair builders go through all that effort of strictly following the building codes of stairs.
It may be one tedious job but the thought of having safe stairs for everyone to use will be worth all the effort.
Here is a quick checklist of a safe staircase: Stable Stair Parts When it comes to interior stairs, nothing should wobble and should be a 100% stable.
All the stair parts have their own functions, one of which is to support each other to make a staircase relatively strong.
The treads are used to step on, the hand railings are used for human support, and the balustrade holds the railings up and connects the railings to the treads.
Any part that comes weak should be fixed right away or replaced with ones of good quality, such as those found at your favorite hardware shop.
Silent Stair Parts When I say silent stairs, I mean that no squeaks and creaks are heard whenever you use them.
This is in fact a good indication that no part has come loose.
When squeaks and creaks are heard, usually this is caused by stair parts, such as a stair tread, that have come loose.
Here, minor remedies are in order, like tightening of screws or nails, or using wedges to feel a gap between movable stair parts.
Do a thorough regular check up for your stair "silence", and meticulously check the sound that your stairs make for every step on every tread that you take.
Comfortable Stair Parts Comfort when climbing up or going down the stairs is a sure sign that height of the step is perfect both for the old and young to use.
This is more important especially for those with weak ankles and joints which need a step not too high or low to allow them to balance without discomfort.
Of course this one begins with precise construction (equally proportioned treads) and maintained with regular check up and mindful usage.
So you see? When all of these three are present in your staircase, you are guaranteed that your stairs are indeed safe to use.
As much as it is important to make your staircase that way, it's also important to keep your staircase silent, comfy and stable.
You just can't compromise safety.