General Info

The First Spiral Stairs Although an exact date isn't known, the spiral stair came into use during the Middle Ages as a way to reach the top of towers, held inside a castle's outer walls in most cases. Spiral stairs have several benefits, their use in the middle ages was defensive. Attackers attempting to invade a castle would be at a disadvantage. The defenders could use their sword arm more effectively than the attackers (if the spiral stair rotated up right handed), spiral stairs being less wide allowed only one attacker at a time. Spiral Stairs Today Today, spiral stairs are used for practical and visual purposes. They maximize floor space, spiral stairs are aesthetically appealing, and often make efficient use of areas in homes, businesses and industry . ALUMINUM or IRON SPIRAL STAIRS ARE IDEAL for the JERSEY Shore homes being remodeled, upgraded and/or repair - especially for the damages of Hurricane Sandy . . . is your HOME being raised - talk to use today about fitting your home with beautiful custom designed and fabricated SPRIRAL Stairs - or space-saving narrow stairs. Though the first spiral stairs were made of stone, modern spiral stairs have advanced to include metal, wood, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, bronze and combinations of all these materials. Like most other furnishings, a spiral stair can be customized, depending on a person's budget and desires.