Wooden staircase fences - wood features

If you decide to use natural materials for the construction of the stairs, you must understand that each breed has its pros and cons. That is why it is very important to know the features of the available options before the selection is made. Still, the wooden staircase is not a cheap pleasure, the product is selected once and for many years.

Even if you are not a connoisseur of wood, the presence of natural materials will benefit you

Timbers

Pine

First in our article we will look at the fence of wooden stairs, which is considered one of the most popular and popular materials in the domestic market - pine (Read also the article Decorative fences - the most popular options).

Let's start with the positive qualities:

• The price of this material is acceptable for most citizens who choose natural materials for their home.
• The structure of the pine tree is unique, for the processing of wood does not require the use of expensive equipment and tools. Such breeds are easy to prepare on their own, observing only the safety technique.

This beauty is not created at home, but with the most ordinary hand tools.

• Perhaps, pine gained wide popularity due to its prevalence - it grows in many countries, unpretentious to cold and rain.

Now let's talk about the disadvantages:

• The composition of the material has a resin that can be released. This process violates the tint, deforms any means that are applied to the surface of the tree.
• Low homogeneous structure and density - if you pick up two products from the same tree, then there is a great chance that they will be different. Not only visually, but also by weight.

Note! Disadvantages relate to the budget option of pine, which can be distinguished by the abundance of knots and resinous lenses on the surface. Therefore, when choosing, be careful, carefully examine the materials.

Oak

Another breed of wood that can be used to build a ladder and a fence.

First, let's talk about the advantages of this material:

• Oak has a high strength, which allows its use in places with increased exploitation, for example, for stair steps. It is unlikely that any other breed will be able to compare with oak reliability.
• Another advantage of oak is its external characteristics. Since ancient times, the tree is valued for its delicate texture and soft structure. Remember that it was from oak that made expensive royal furniture.

Oakовая лестница – показатель платежеспособности потребителя

And now, in contrast to the positive qualities:

• The overvalued cost of wood does not allow calling it quite popular. Still, most of the oak staircase consumers are wealthy people who are able to spend several tens of thousands of rubles on this product.
• Another disadvantage is the structure, it is called porous. If you look closely, then on the surface you can consider "large vessels" that do not allow for grinding to zero.

Note! Oak looks amazing in any interior, there is only one caveat - over time, the surface may darken unevenly. Unfortunately, this is due to the amazing structure of the tree.

Beck

If you like an oak tree, but you cannot afford its cost, you should look at the beech. This breed is in second place after the pine in popularity.

Consider the positive qualities of beech:

• Like pine, this breed is widely distributed, therefore, has a low cost. If you want to buy available material, then several species of beech wood will help you to do this. Just remember, the cheaper the wood, the worse it is.
• Beck прекрасно переносит тонировку. Поэтому если захотите изменить цвет материала, но не знаете, как это сделать, посмотрите на нашем сайте полезную статью, где описывается инструкция правильной тонировки.
• It should also be noted the strength of beech, which is insignificant, but higher than that of pine.

Beck имеет розоватый или желтоватый оттенок, фактура нежная, гладкая

There are not many disadvantages, and most of them are minor, but there is one thing that you need to know in advance - the hygroscopicity of the material. Therefore, when constructing a staircase made of beech, consider this parameter and use all measures to prevent consequences (See also the article Fence for ladders for children: safety first of all).

Ash

Another type of wood that can be used as a base material for stairs and railings.

Let's start, as before, with the advantages of this wood:

• Increased flexibility and plasticity - perhaps the highest rates of all the above materials. This is very important for products such as stairs, because it is experiencing stress daily.
• The surface of an ash-tree perfectly is suitable for grinding and processing. The material is easy to thread.
• Strength can be compared with oak.

Important! All positive qualities are present only in high-quality tree species.

Ash has practically no negative qualities, the only drawback is color gradation, which for many people is completely invisible. Also pronounced annual rings (look at the photo).

This factor is not considered a disadvantage, rather - a feature of the material.

Features of wooden fencing and stairs

• Do not forget that the tree always has a certain percentage of shrinkage. For example, if you purchased raw material and brought it into a warm room, then over time you can lose up to 10% of the total. Also prepare for annual fluctuations in size +/- 1-3%.
• The above rule affects the cracks in the array, they can narrow, and, conversely, can open even more. If the gap size has exceeded 3 mm, then it will not shrink back.
• Be sure to treat all wood products with antiseptics to prevent deformation due to high humidity.. Also, be careful when washing steps and railings: the rag should be slightly damp so that no water is draining from it.

To preserve the original color, it is necessary to cover the tree with protective varnish.

• When buying material, be sure to inspect the presence of knots. If you buy high-quality breeds, then they should be a maximum of 1-2 bitches. Low-quality products can be not only knots, but also cracks.
• Installation of wooden stairs should be carried out in accordance with the standards. If you are unfamiliar with the installation of stairs, then it is better to entrust the work to professionals. Otherwise, read the article on the installation of handrails and other ladder elements on our website.

Use a combination of materials, for example, wood blends well with chrome steel

Conclusion

As you can see, before you choose a wooden staircase fence, you need to decide on the material from which it will be made. You can also combine, use steel products in combination with natural materials (see also the article Metal fences for balconies, stairs and terraces in apartments and country houses).

The video in this article will help you find answers to your questions and provide visual information on how to handle wooden fences.