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Precast Concrete Staircases, Stairs with Landings and Separate Landings
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL STEPS FOR PRIVATE, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Precast concrete is the process where concrete is placed in moulds off-site under controlled conditions. The concrete is cast around steel reinforcement bars which add strength to the product. It offers significant benefits over in-situ cast concrete due to the additional control over the mix used, casting conditions and performance. Therefore, precast concrete stairs and landings make the ideal solution for fast track high quality concrete staircase construction.
High quality concrete stair construction requires specialist equipment and technique. At ACP (Concrete) Ltd our precast stairs and landings are designed in accordance with EC2 and are available in various configurations from a single straight stair flight to a complete precast concrete stairwell with landings.
Our precast stairs and landings are designed and manufactured to be used in a wide range of private, residential, commercial and industrial developments to cater for private, public and ambulant access.
Available as supply only or supply and install, all our precast concrete stairs and landings are delivered nationwide from our factories in Workington, Cumbria and Manchester.
APPLICATIONS
- High traffic stairwells such as commercial and industrial developments
- Fire escape stairs
- Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor use
KEY ADVANTAGES
- EC2 compliant
- Uniform, Smooth Surface Finish
- Rapid steel mould adjustments
- Fast and Easy Installation
- Maintenance free service
- Excellent durability
- Excellent acoustic properties - noise reduction and sound insulation
- Increased fire protection
- Acoustic
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DISCLAIMER
Please note that any information provided is to be used as a guide only. Any lifting/handling operations should be carried out by trained and competent personnel only. ACP (Concrete) Limited will not be held responsible for any damage or injuries in connection with handling or installation not carried out by ACP (Concrete) Limited.
Recommended Flooring Systems with Our Precast Stairs
To form a complete suspended concrete floor system, we recommend using our precast concrete stairs with either of our Beam and Block Flooring or Wideslab Flooring which are delivered nationwide from our factory in Workington, Cumbria.
There are 2 different sizes available:
Beam and Block Flooring
Wide Slab Flooring
Beam and Block Flooring
Prestressed concrete beam and block floors provide a quick, easy and robust solution in the construction of ground floors as well as multi-storey buildings. This high quality, performance, durable and robust prestressed floor solution is ideal for ground, first floor and subsequent floors within domestic, residential, commercial, retail and industrial buildings.
Ideal for suspended concrete floors, as well as supporting partition walling using double beam layouts, Beam and Block floors are constructed using prestressed concrete T beams which are supported by standard precast concrete blocks (perimeter walls and internal loading bearing walls). Individual concrete blocks are then laid/infilled between the prestressed beams to form an instant floor. View more information about Beam and Block Flooring, click here.
Wide Slab Flooring
Wide slab flooring is a high quality, economical suspended concrete floor construction using long prestressed concrete floor slabs (or planks) supported by either masonry walls or a supporting frame structure in steel or precast concrete.
Suitable for all floor levels from ground to roof, this rapid flooring solution is ideal where long spans and/or high load bearing capacities are required minimising costs and production time. View more information about Wideslab Flooring, click here.
High Performance at Low Cost
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd, our precast concrete stairs are manufactured offsite in controlled factory environment conditions to recognised industry standards EC2.
Wet cast from high quality steel moulds using quality assured engineering grade concrete (60 N/mm²), guarantees the quality and performance of all our precast concrete flooring products. It also enables us to supply high performance precast concrete floor beams at low cost.
Available as supply only or supply and install, all our precast concrete staircases are delivered nationwide from our factories in Workington, Cumbria.
Fast and Simple Installation
Our precast concrete stairs are manufactured offsite in controlled factory environment conditions.
As a result, the high-quality concrete stairs are delivered to site already ‘made to measure’ for fast installation saving time and money but are also not weather dependent like other site-cast products.
Off-site manufacturing also reduces less project delays as it provides early safe access to subsequent floors for trades and materials.
Durable
Precast staircases are particularly suitable to the construction of high traffic stairwells such as commercial and industrial developments.
The high-quality finish gives a durable concrete staircase for long maintenance free life. The high-density precast concrete is more durable to acid attack, corrosion, impact, reduces surface voids and resists the accumulation of dust.
Fire Resistance
Concrete is made up of a cement (limestone, clay and gypsum) and aggregate materials giving its fire-resistance properties as a non-combustible material. Well known as a strong and durable building material, it also doesn’t emit any toxic fumes, produce smoke, or drip molten particles in the event of a fire.
Concrete also has a slow heat transfer rate, enabling it to act as an effective fire shield by minimizing the spread of smoke and fire from one part of a building to another, limiting property damage.
Our precast concrete stairs can provide up for up to 4 hours of fire resistance, making precast concrete stairs the obvious choice for fire escape stairs.
Acoustic Properties
Precast Concrete stairs are ideal for the construction of high quality private and residential stairways. The dense precast concrete gives excellent acoustic properties addressing sound transfer issues associated with steel and wooden staircases and/or between floor to floor..
including Stair Head & Foot Details
Staircases and Landing +
At ACP (concrete) Ltd we offer a range of standard staircases as well as a bespoke staircase service.
We offer standard straight flights plus top and bottom landings. We can also produce winders (sections to put together to go around a corner), however we do not do offer curved stairs.
There are various configurations available depending on your requirements. These include:
- Straight Flight Staircase
- Integral top landing only
- Integral bottom landing only
- Integral both top and bottom landings
- Bespoke Solutions
Straight Flight Staircase
Integral Top Landing Only
Integral Bottom Landing Only
Integral Bottom Top and Bottom Landings
Bespoke Staircases Solutions
Our special casting systems enables the precast stairs to be produced from multi adjustable steel moulds giving high quality a uniform, smooth surface finish to all stair faces.
The adjustable casting moulds also enables the concrete steps to be precast with rising and going profiles to suit each application. Rapid steel mould adjustment without costly timber shuttering minimises down time, maximizing production and cutting costs to deliver high quality concrete stairs at excellent prices.
Precast concrete landing and steps are ideal in high traffic stairwells such as residential, commercial and industrial developments or as fire escape stairs in both external and internal applications. This is due to the excellent durability and fire resistance properties of concrete. It is also ideal in reducing sound and acoustic levels.
Separate Landings +
Precast concrete landings can be designed and manufactured as individual units which are ideal for use with our precast stairs or exiting stairwell profiles. The separate concrete landings can also be incorporated into the design if you are looking to increase the landing area.
Precast concrete landings are ideal in high traffic stairwells such as residential, commercial and industrial developments, or as fire escape stairs, in both external and internal applications. This is due to the excellent durability and fire resistance properties of concrete. It also has excellent acoustic properties which addresses any sound transfer issues associated with steel and wooden staircases.
Our Precast Concrete Landings units are manufactured in our adjustable steel moulds; however, our concrete landings units can be designed for manufacture out of purpose made timber moulds, however this may result in extended lead times. We would be happy to assess your requirements and advise accordingly.
Stair Head Details +
ACP’s concrete stair head detail ensures rapid, safe connection between the stair and landing.
Support Angle
Extended Going / Attached Landing
Support on separate landing, steelwork or floor construction.
Supported on block wall.
Extended Going / Attached Landing with Support Angle
Supported on separate landing, steelwork or floor construction
Stair Foot Details +
Stair foot details are designed to suit precast stairs seated onto insitu or precast floor slabs, or connection onto intermediate precast landings.
Stair seated below applied floor finish
Stair seated on applied floor finish
Intermediate tight supported on separate landing or steelwork
Wide Range of Sizes & Performance Specifications
Click to download and view pdf 'Design Guidance / Siteworks.'
Stair Rise Diagram
Source: Homebuilding.co.uk
Rise: The vertical distance from the top of the tread to the top of the next one.
Total Rise: is the vertical distance from the floor to the floor of the level above.
Going: The horizontal distance between one step and the next, measured from the nosing to the nosing.
Installation and Delivery Guidance
Brief Overview: How to install Staircases and Landings into Steel Frame
To view a more detailed information regarding the Installation, Delivery and Safe Handling of Prestressed Floors and Precast Stairs and Landings, please click here.
DISCLAIMER
Please note that any information provided is to be used as a guide only. Any lifting/handling operations should be carried out by trained and competent personnel only. ACP (Concrete) Limited will not be held responsible for any damage or injuries in connection with handling or installation not carried out by ACP (Concrete) Limited.
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Our Prestressed and Precast Concrete Design and Installation Service
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd we offer professional, comprehensive and reliable prestressed and precast concrete design and installation service on all our products. Available to all our clients and customers, these services give you the peace of mind of working closely with an experienced company you can trust to deliver every stage of your project.
Supporting you at every part of the process: design, construction and installation, our dedicated team of structural engineers and precast installers have extensive experience of delivering a wide range of prestressed floors, precast wall and stairs projects nationwide.
Design Service
Our experienced in-house engineering department offer a complete design and calculations service providing you with full construction drawings to deliver high quality precast solutions. Our design services including cantilever wall foundation design, precast wall panel design or design of bespoke precast products where our standard products don’t meet your requirements.
Our dedicated team will work closely with you to ensure that the precast concrete design meets your specific requirements, whilst ensuring that your project is designed to the highest standard whilst still providing a fit for purpose cost effective solution.
Installation Service - Part 1
All our precast concrete products are delivered and installed by the same professional team ensuring your project runs efficiently with people who fully understand your requirements. The team’s knowledge and experience of the complete precast and prestressed installation process is second to none, ensuring our products are installed on-site correctly and your project remains on-time and to budget.
We employ dedicated specialist reliable subcontract fixing precast teams who have worked closely with ACP (Concrete) Ltd over many years. Our Contract Manager's will assume control and co-ordination of the works on the placement of your order. This will ensure the free flow of information and design approval being achieved within the timescales.
Installation Service - Part 2
Our precast concrete wall solutions offer quick and simple installation which is usually carried out using either a crane or telehandler. The final product and method of installation will generally be determined by any site restrictions, the proposed sequencing of work and which product will provide the desired solution most economically.
Alternatively, help and advice for the safe handling and installation of precast units can be supplied as documentation and if required a supervisory site visit can also be arranged.
Site Specific Risk Assessments
Site Specific risk assessments and method statements are available following a prestart visit to site, which will be logged with all relevant parties, prior to commencement of work on-site.
Our experienced team will work to the site-specific method statement in conjunction with the detail of the approved design layout drawing ensuring your project is delivered to the highest standards of safety.
Site Specific Requirements
Site specific requirements, such as hard standing areas, movement of materials to create space and overhead obstructions will be identified and discussed with the Site Manager prior to commencement of installation work and these requirements will form part of the method statement.
Please contact us to discuss any of your design and installation requirements.
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