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07 March 2023
Converting or refurbishing an existing property can be a challenging process. One of the most common issues we come across when adding a new staircase or balcony to an existing building is that the walls are rarely square and plumb. This can make it difficult and time consuming to measure up accurately. This is why, […]
18 May 2021
In cities across Britain, it’s fairly common to find larger townhouses from the Victorian and Georgian periods which have been converted into separate flats over time with an external staircase fitted to reach the upper floors. With older conversions in particular, this can lead to some odd internal arrangements. For this project in Scotland, […]
17 April 2021
Before designing a bespoke piece for a client, whether it be a staircase, balcony, balustrade or railing, we always sit down with them (either in-person, on the phone or via email) to try and get a clear idea of their vision. Customers are often surprised by the amount of choice and design decisions they need […]
06 January 2020
During a typical week, we receive many phone calls asking us about whether we supply cast iron staircases? Over the course of the conversation, it usually becomes clear that what they are actually looking for is a traditional design of staircase such as our decorative Victorian spiral staircases or our Georgian style LCC staircases. […]
30 August 2018
A staircase is rarely just a staircase. As you climb or descend you are taken somewhere new or, on rare occasions, somewhere extremely old. The Etches Collection: Museum of Jurassic Marine Life sits in the Dorset village of Kimmeridge, along England’s Jurassic Coast. It is home to a unique collection of some 2,500 fossil specimens, […]
07 June 2018
When you start looking to purchase a staircase, you’ll quickly become aware of a whole new world of weird and wonderful terms. To help you to make sense of it all, we’ve collected the most common terminology together in this glossary. Types of Staircase Straight — The most common type of stairs. They rise in […]
05 February 2018
External metal staircases offer a practical solution for building owners looking to provide a safe means of evacuation. Usually customers who need these functional pieces tend to opt for simple designs such as our LCC or Diamond staircases. On a recent refurbishment, however, we had the opportunity to create a grander set of fire escape […]
07 September 2017
How many times have you reached the end of a summer holiday and wished you could just forget about coming home? One of our Victorian staircases is living out that dream in the Mediterranean sun after it was installed externally on a renovated village house which is one of three individual charming dwellings available for […]
27 October 2016
With the nights drawing in, and Halloween nearly upon us, we’ve reached that time of year when everyone is particularly aware the nooks and crannies in their home. It might be the shadowy corner in your hallway, the poorly-lit cellar or even the cupboard under the stairs! Fortunately, under stair spaces aren’t usually hiding ghouls, […]
13 October 2016
Modern design is all about clean lines, high quality materials and a strictly limited colour palette. Within these minimalist spaces, a staircase can overwhelm the rest of the room, so choosing the right design is crucial. To give you a helping hand, we’ve drawn together some of our favourite modern staircase ideas. Wood and Metal Solid […]
30 June 2016
Deep in Northern Europe, where the clear waters of Lake Mälaren meet with the bitter chill of the Baltic, there lies a city seemingly lost in time. With its swirling spires and giant halls, Stockholm remains one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world and it was amongst these inspiring surroundings that one […]
16 March 2016
In staircase design, a fraction of a centimetre can be the difference between a perfect fit and a complete mess, that’s why we always go above and beyond to ensure precision, whether our staircase is being installed in London or on the other side of the globe. Before our team of highly skilled craftsmen can […]
21 October 2015
British Spirals & Castings have helped an Australian family home rise from the ashes by providing them with one of their external Victorian aluminium straight staircases. The Thomas family were forced to rebuild their home in Victoria, Australia after it was lost following a devastating bushfire. They chose a period style design for the new […]
04 June 2015
Stairs For All Seasons With summer just around the corner, many of you will be thinking about moving your renovation projects from inside to outside. When looking at how to improve the access to your garden from first and second floor levels why not consider a Cast Aluminium Staircase. Traditionally people have straight staircases leading […]
20 May 2015
Traditionally staircases used to be made out of cast Iron, and it has only been over the last couple of decades that new, stronger, more durable materials that are easier to work with, such as Aluminium have reformed the core principles of traditional sand casting techniques and material. During an average day we will get approx. 5-10 […]
27 February 2015
British Spirals & Castings has helped create a stunning feature piece staircase during the refurbishment of a Victorian period home in the picturesque town of Market Harborough. Bryan Drew, the homeowner decided to include a three storey spiral staircase as part of the extensive refurbishment of his property, which also included creating an open […]
16 February 2015
You have decided on a spiral staircase for your new build or renovation, you have passed it through building control and now just have to decide on the style. You have a lot of choices When choosing a staircase, so how do you choose? Wooden or Metal One of the first thing to decided is […]
15 January 2015
A staircase is a vital part of many homes. A good staircase serves its purpose by providing access to the upper levels of a building. It serves as a connecting path from one floor to another, usually to a bedroom or maybe a mezzanine, sun deck or garden areas. Aside from the functional purpose of […]
06 January 2015
When clients are looking for a traditional spiral staircase they automatically assume them to be cast iron spiral stairs. The reason for this is that in the past, there were many cast iron foundries. These Iron foundries would produce the necessary castings and parts to be able to make an iron spiral staircase. Over the […]
16 December 2014
In 2010 we were invited to design this magnificent Victorian balcony and staircase for a private residence in Bristol. The balcony is 7.5mts long by 2 mtrs wide with a 2 mtr straight stairs going down to a rest landing with 2 Victorian 1676mm diameter spirals leading down to the garden. The Regent Ornate balusters […]
11 December 2014
Concept to Birth – the life cycle of a staircase! People often wonder what is involved in the construction of our staircases. Without giving away any trade secrets, I thought I would share with you an overview of the process that British Spirals & Castings go through when creating these masterpieces. Before a client’s individual […]
01 December 2014
Willington Lodge, home of the Morris Family, is a luxurious small holding in Whitchurch. Carefully restored to its former grandeur in the spirit of the original Georgian architecture. The lodge retains its original features and now offers a very comfortable 5* bed & breakfast. Located on the Welsh/Cheshire/Shropshire borders and set within large gardens, with […]
17 November 2014
BS 5395 PART II can be a little intimidating for anyone who does not have to use them on a regular basis. There is so much scope for different interpretation that it can be misleading and cause unnecessary confusion and distress for clients to make the right decision. With that in mind British Spirals & […]
10 November 2014
Over the years British Spirals & Castings has been involved in projects of all shapes and sizes. Recently we had the pleasure of working alongside leading architects, Pentagram and shop fitters, Bluegroup Retail, in the transformation of a boutique clothes, shoes, jewellery and bag shop on the popular Chiltern Street in Marylebone London. The architects contacted us as […]
10 October 2014
Henry Ford once said; “You can have any colour, as long as it is black”. British Spirals & Castings say “You can have any colour”. We have the benefit of having our own powder coating facility. This means British Spirals & Castings staircases and balconies can be powder coated in any RAL colour. This allows you […]
01 October 2014
True British Manufacturers British Spirals & Castings is proud to be a British manufacturer in the truest sense. We do not import any of our aluminium castings. They are all created in our non-ferrous foundry in Stoke-on-Trent using time honoured techniques. The foundry is one of the few left in the area. Once an order is received , our team […]
15 April 2011
Balcony Ideas – Star and Diamond In conjunction with Mr Maurice Glucksman we created a new design of cast aluminium cast decking plates for balconies to compliment the slotted tread design. The new design creates a modern appearance and looks stunning in the attached photo. The plate is made up of 400x 400mm square modules […]