Steel Stairs Vs Concrete Stairs

Stairs — a timeless architectural element that serves a functional and aesthetic purpose. Despite elevators and escalators being relevant, stairs still continue to be a part of all types of buildings. If you are a designer, architect, or engineer, you know that steel and concrete are primary contenders for building stairs. However, it would be remiss if we didn’t say that steel has the edge over concrete for building stairs. In this blog, we discuss what makes steel stairs better than concrete ones. Read until the end to learn all you must about steel staircases.

Scarorboro Steel Works Inc. Offers The Best Steel Stairs in Toronto

Aesthetic

Structural steel is an increasingly versatile material. It can be easily fabricated into different shapes and forms without compromising the structural integrity. It can be painted in different colours and given different finishes, like matte or gloss, depending on the design plan. All these factors give steel stairs a rather sophisticated aesthetic. 

Concrete stairs are not as flexible as their steel counterpart when it comes to design. Concrete is rather rigid and cannot match the design options provided by structural steel. When it comes to strength and durability, though, concrete is on par with steel. However, there is a catch! Concrete is rather heavy and demands a lot of structural support.  

Turnaround Time

Custom steel fabricators can build stairs of your choice with a quick turnaround time. Sophisticated techniques like laser/plasma cutting, welding, and CNC machining significantly reduce the turnaround time for steel stairs. The use of advanced design software also contributes to it. From design to installation, a streamlined process helps reduce the time needed to construct steel stairs.

Building concrete stairs is a time-intensive task. Concrete needs time to cure, not to mention mixing and applying are also time-consuming tasks. Rushing through the entire process means the quality of the stairs will be affected.

Conclusion

When it comes to aesthetics, functionality, installation time, and cost-effectiveness, steel stairs are the clear winner. Look no further than Scarboro Steel Works Inc. for the best steel stairs in Toronto and the GTA. We also supply the best steel beams in Ontario. Call 416.751.5033 to place an order or get a free quote.