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If you are planning a major home interior renovation or are working on the plans for your future custom home, then you are likely debating on which staircase design will work best of your home, both in terms of function and in terms of character and appeal. Not only is the staircase a frequently used element of a house, it is also a main statement piece with the potential to bring out the unique character and style of a family home, especially when designed by a professional and creative Sacramento stairs builder!
While the expert staircase engineers and contractors have experience working with all building materials, from metals to woods, certain styles and materials work better in some staircase designs than others, and that is why it is important to do your research and familiarize yourself with the multitude of options currently available at your Sacramento stairs company, iStairs Inc.
One particular species of wood favored by many homeowners and stairs contractors alike is alder wood, simply because of the numerous qualities and characteristics, which make it an ideal material for building stairs. First and foremost, alder is particularly easy to cut and matures much faster in comparison to other hardwoods; likewise, it’s softer and more elastic properties lend well to the carving of intricate designs and fantastic looking finishes. Additionally, alder works well for staircases as it can easily and efficiently be bolted, glued, and worked on by power tools. Check out the photo gallery of some of the alder wood staircases work recently finished by iStairs by clicking on the links below:
A beech wood staircase also makes for an intriguing staircase design due to it’s workability and even-pored structure, which makes it easy for Sacramento stairs contractors to create a truly customizable look for any style home! The links below to the beech wood staircase gallery by iStairs will surely attest to the versatility of designs and shades offered by beech wood.
Now when it comes to durable and truly unique types of materials to build a staircase with, there are very few species of wood that can rival the beauty of cherry wood. In addition to being popular and memorable for its red hue and satin-like elegance cherry wood is perfect for staircases because it is easy to clean and maintain. Just look at the beautiful styles created in cherry wood by our professional Sacramento stairs engineers at iStairs, by clicking on the links below:
Maple staircases continue to be popular installations in new homes and remodels, due to the various types of maple available and the multiple staircase designs, which are complimented by this particular species of wood. Also, contrary to what many homeowners believe, according to expert Sacramento stairs contractors, maple is durable and even shock resistant. The majestic beauty of maple wood staircases can be seen here:
While checking out the extensive photo gallery of staircase designs and styles in alder, beech, cherry wood, and maple, be sure to look at the unique selection of specialty staircase designs in the specialty gallery, to get a look at the remarkable custom work done by iStairs as well!