Find Out What Stairway Design Requires The Least Amount of Floor Space And Square Footage
The stair floor plan layout is an important consideration for any home or building. There are a number of different stair floor plan layouts to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Greg discusses various stairway designs and their impact on required floor space. Here’s a summary of the video findings on least space consuming designs:
Straight set of stairs: This is the most space-saving option, requiring only 32.5 square feet according to the video. The video mentions 3 feet as the minimum width and recommends 13 steps.
L-shaped stairway: This design uses a landing, which increases the required space to 39 square feet. However, the video suggests reducing the landing size by adding a step in the landing and removing it from either the top or bottom, bringing the total space needed down to 36.5 square feet.
U-shaped stairway: This design requires more space than the L-shaped stairway, at 42 square feet.
Greg also discusses circular and spiral staircases, which generally require more space than the above-mentioned options. It’s important to note that building codes may vary by location and may not allow certain designs, such as those with triangular treads.
When choosing a stair floor plan layout, it is important to consider the following factors:
The amount of space available for the stairs.
The number of people who will be using the stairs.
The height of the stairs.
The type of stairs (straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, circular, or spiral).
The building codes in your area.
Once you have considered all of these factors, you can choose a stair floor plan layout that is safe, accessible, and functional for your home or building.
