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Connecting to a Concrete Floor – Straight-Cut Connection Using the straight cut connection can present the same problems as with connecting to a steel floor. The Foot-Fall may be limited and, depending on the thickness of the concrete, the last stair tread may impede the concrete. Then there’s also the problem of the concrete itself …

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Connecting to a Steel Floor – Bottom Seating-Connection Stairways connecting to steel floors are commonly found in emergency fire escapes and industrial environments where they would provide access between floors, and to and from platforms and walkways. The specific application will determine the most suitable connection type, of which there are 2 principal options: The …

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Probably the easiest way to connect a stair to a concrete floor is to sit it on top and fasten it directly to the concrete. The limiting factor here is that the concrete floor must be in place before the stair can be installed. This generally doesn’t present a problem if the stair is to …

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Connecting to a Concrete Floor – Direct-Fixing When connecting to a ground floor, which in most instances would represent the first flight, the stair may be connected directly to the floor. The connection should be somewhat flexible using an adjustable bolted cleat with vertical slotted holes to make up any difference in elevations, the cleat …

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