CORNISH CONCRETE PRODUCTS FEATURE STAIRCASES

Feature staircases create an architectural statement of intent. Their form can take on a myriad of shapes within the confines of Building Regulations. Feature staircases in concrete can be finished to express the quality of the material itself or covered with natural slates and stone according to client’s requirements. Different aggregates and finishes are used to create a vast array of contemporary and traditional looks. Staircases can be polished, etched or sandblasted to give very different visual perspectives CCP’s in-house team provides a design and detailing service for all stair components....

Staircases PROJECT: Willoughby Road PLACE: Bracknell Closed Tread Staircases By choosing from a wide range of cement and aggregate blends, as well as specialist applied finishes such as polishing or acid etching, along with use of light and space, simply supported staircases can be transformed into the central feature of any building. FRONT COVER IMAGE: PROJECT: Dorothy Hodgkin Building PLACE: Bristol CORNISH CONCRETE PRODUCTS Feature Staircases

Open Tread Staircases Open Tread Staircases allow the light to permeate through the staircase as well as giving a contemporary feel. They comprise of a central spine beam with concrete treads fixed to the top and cantilevering to both sides of the beam. PROJECT:Pine Trees PLACE: Staines PROJECT: Main Entrance Stairs PLACE: Penryn College www.cornishconcrete.co.uk

The smooth lines of the concrete are accentuated by the curve of the staircase. The treads are slotted over a central steel column and baseplate and grouted in. They will require a separate foundation pad. A central concrete newel post is placed over the steel column to finish off the staircase. Spiral staircases can be bolted to timber floors by means of an anchor tread. PROJECT: Capital Waterside PLACE: Cardiff Bay PROJECT: Private Dwelling PLACE: Stratford-upon-Avon CORNISH CONCRETE PRODUCTS Feature Staircases Spiral Staircases

PROJECT: Private House PLACE: Virginia Water, Sunningdale Helical Staircases CCP Helical Staircases are cast upside down in bespoke steel moulds. The multi-faceted soffits which follow the curved lines of the geometry of the helix are formed with a steel trowel by skilled operatives. By casting in steel, CCP are able to provide a high quality finish to the treads and risers of the staircase. PROJECT: Rational House PLACE: London

Balustrading and Handrails A wide variety of specialist balustrading and handrails are available. PROJECT: Innova Park PLACE: Enfield CORNISH CONCRETE PRODUCTS Feature Staircases

Environment and Quality CCP takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and is accredited with the Environmental Management system ISO14001. The company is also a founder signatory of the British Precast Sustainability Charter, and one of the first companies in the UK to be accredited with BES6001, The Code for Responsible Sourcing achieving a “Very Good” status across its entire product ranges. From utilities to road, rail and marine applications, concrete is an essential part of these solutions and with at least 80% secondary product in every cubic metre of concrete. CCP’s Ecocrete...