Straight Staircase Stringer Types
Paragon Stairs offers several different types of metal stair stringers, ranging from DIY kits to custom measured floating staircases. Our in-house engineers develop staircases with maximum stability and safety without sacrificing aesthetics. All three metal stringers are backed by the only lifetime warranty in the industry. Learn about the differences between each metal stair stringer and find the right match for your project.
Block Stair Stringers
While many metal stair stringers are beams that run down the staircase to provide support and stability. Our modular stair kit features a unique design with block components that stack to create a central stringer for your staircase. Our engineers design our exclusive system to fit together for a safe staircase that can reach up to 11’. These easy-to-install modular stair kits can be customized with solid wood accents and railing options. Call our consultative designers to order your kit today.
Mono Stringer Staircases
Minimalist style mono stringer stairs feature a singular metal stair stringer. Each mono stringer staircase is measured and cut to fit your space’s dimensions. Paragon’s in-house engineers go over each design to ensure structural integrity. Your metal stringer is accented with solid wood steps and handrails for a complete staircase design. Not only is your staircase stylish, but it’s also backed by the only lifetime warranty in the industry. Paragon guarantees the quality of our metal stair stringers and your custom staircase.
Double Stringer Staircases
Paragon’s double stringer floating stairs have, as the name suggests, two support beams that make up the staircase frame. Our engineers design and review these floating stairs to provide maximum strength and ensure the safety of your staircase. The dual stringer designs spaces out the weight distribution between two steel stair stringers without sacrificing the open frame. Paragon’s SMA certified designers can help you design the right double stringer staircase for both residential and commercial spaces.
When installing a staircase in your home, it needs to be supported correctly. That’s where stair stringers come in.
What Is a Stair Stringer?
The stringer on your staircase is a long piece under the sides or center of your stairs that supports the risers or treads of the stairs. They’re used with floating staircases to provide support without interrupting the aesthetic.
Choosing the Right Stringer Staircase
Depending on the aesthetic and purpose of your stairs, the stair supporter you choose can be designed a few different ways. Prefabricated steel stair stringers come in a three main styles: block, mono, or double stringer staircases. Mono and block stair stringers are the most minimalist, since they feature only one support beam. But don’t be fooled, they can be very sturdy. Double stringers provide support on either side of the stairs, distributing the weight evenly for wider stairs or heavier loads.
The Right Materials
Although stringers can be made out of a variety of materials, metal stair stringers are the most common. They’re extremely sturdy and look great with either wood or metal step risers. Steel stair stringers are particularly popular.
The Right Look
To achieve the floating staircase of your dreams, choosing the right stringer is a must. A block or mono stringer typically runs underneath the center of the stairs, a great option if you want your wood or steel stair risers to stand out and look like they’re really floating. On the other hand, a double stringer running up both sides of the staircase can add support and enhance the profile of your stairs, making them the centerpiece of a room. This is ideal for wider staircases that might warrant additional support.
Let Paragon Help You Find the Right Stair Stringer
If you’re not sure which stringer to choose, let Paragon help you sort out the details. Contact our expert designers today for a consultation.
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