Timber Stairs ~ these must comply with the minimum requirements
set out in Part K of the Building Regulations. Straight flight stairs
are simple, easy to construct and install but by the introduction of
intermediate landings stairs can be designed to change direction of
travel and be more compact in plan than the straight flight stairs.
Landings ~ these are designed and constructed in the same manner
as timber upper floors but due to the shorter spans they require
smaller joist sections. Landings can be detailed for a 90°change of
direction (quarter space landing) or a 180°change of direction (half
space landing) and can be introduced at any position between the
two floors being served by the stairs.
Timber Stairs with Landings