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Designing safer stairs

A timber staircase is an opportunity to show off design and innovation, but the desire to create a centre-piece for the home should never compromise safety. A badly designed staircase presents ... Read more »

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Stair Safety

The features of safe stair design Stair Safety: BWF Technical Manager Kevin Underwood summarises the features of good stair design A timber staircase is an opportunity to show off design flair ... Read more »

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Simply Stunning Stairs

If you are developing a “bucket list” of architectural wonders here are ten timber stairways to see before you die. The staircase has been called ‘the soul of the house’ ... Read more »

About The Scheme

The art of structure

A thought-provoking seminar for architects, specifiers and contractors concerned about the marriage between stair design, safety and performance is to be held at the Building Centre, London on 11 ... Read more »

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Introduction The BWF Stair Scheme is committed to protecting the privacy of all personal information obtained from you during your visits to our website. Our aim is to safeguard the security and ... Read more »

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Become a Member

Why join the Scheme? The BWF Stair Scheme is the only accreditation and certification scheme of its kind in the UK. Ranging from domestic, general access and fire protected general ... Read more »

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BWF – British Woodworking Federation The building Centre 26 Store Street London WC1E 7BT Tel: 0203 870 5020 E-mail: membership@bwf.org.uk Twitter: @BWFStairs

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FAQs

1. What are the key things to do when installing a staircase? The Top Tips to avoid common staircase problems looks at the key stages of installation and how to avoid all of those common ... Read more »

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Stair Installation

Installation of a staircase is critical and even a well designed staircase may cause problems if incorrectly installed. The BWF Stair Scheme Five Steps to Stair Success. The BWF Stair Scheme ... Read more »

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CPD

The features of safe stair design Stair Safety:   BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood summarises the features of good stair design A timber staircase is an opportunity to show off design ... Read more »

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Case Studies

Communal Stairs Protecting the students of Liverpool: HOPE STREET STUDENT ACCOMMODATION JELD-WEN, the leading manufacturer of timber windows, doors and stairs was chosen to supply fire protected ... Read more »