Why you should not use a Spiral staircase - Building Studies

In this video, I will explain why you should not use a spiral staircase. You will learn most of the risks and disadvantages of using it.

[jamesbaldwin]

Spiral stairs originated in medieval castles and were never meant to be easy to use. They are a defensive, architectural element. Only one person at a time on the stair, is intentional "by design." The stairs usually make a spiraling, clockwise turn when ascending, allowing a defender to take full, downward strokes (with his right hand) while the one ascending, must raise his sword above his head to strike or parry (and while up against the central column of the stair.)
Today, spiral stairs in homes, are predominately a space-saving device and should never be the sole means of upper-floor access.
Moving furniture up and down spiral stairs, is almost never possible, nor recommended.
Spiral stairs, are inherently dangerous and steep, especially near the central column, which most often, is devoid of a handrail.
They are interesting to look at and can add an artistic element to any structure, but not without risk.

[hezwill]

I’m 5’3 & carried a 74in countertop up a spiral staircase..Just stand it up tall & walk it up. You also don’t have to put it in a corner either.

[dickiegreenleaf]

How do you get furniture up there. I don’t get it. It’s nice if it’s a second staircase but not your main

[annienajam]

can you Plz reply : Which stairs is suitable 120 yard small house.(Space saving)

[aneeshas]

Is it possible to carry a double coat bed through this spiral stairs to first floor?

[Supportingtruth]

I almost knocked myself out on a spiral staircase in a home that I was renting

[nuttsgt]

Nobody is going to use a circular staircase as a main staircase in a typical home.

[rocketman]

This bloke clearly has political ambitions....lol

[MrPGC]

Couldn't make out a single word of that pigeon-English voiceover... Not one word...

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