Super cool way to solve a space problem

JWBear · 01-21-2008, 09:50 AM

Those are very dangerous looking stairs. I wouldn't want them!

Alex · 01-21-2008, 09:54 AM

Read the comments to see how common such stairs are in older construction (including being part of the reason you can no longer tour the upper floors of Monticello). Found that little unknown bit of architectural learning interesting.

JWBear · 01-21-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Read the comments to see how common such stairs are in older construction (including being part of the reason you can no longer tour the upper floors of Monticello). Found that little unknown bit of architectural learning interesting.

While alternating tread stairs (also called "monk's ladders") have been around forever, and are quite safe, they are nothing like the ones in the OP. Those are mayhem just waiting to happen!

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01-21-2008, 09:54 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Read the comments to see how common such stairs are in older construction (including being part of the reason you can no longer tour the upper floors of Monticello). Found that little unknown bit of architectural learning interesting.
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