How to Choose a Spiral Staircase: The Complete Buyer's Guide

Everything you need to know before buying a spiral stair kit: indoor vs outdoor, diameter selection, code compliance, measuring, materials, installation, and budget.

Choosing a spiral staircase is more involved than picking a piece of furniture. The right kit depends on where it will be installed, how often it will be used, who will use it, what your local building code requires, and how much vertical space you need to span. Get any of those wrong and you'll end up with a beautiful staircase that doesn't quite work, or worse, one your inspector won't approve.

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