At last it was time to take out the temporary stairs and build one that meets code. We were very fortunate to find Ryland Thompson who worked a miracle, especially as he had to meet Sarah's needs who in the beginning was clueless about what she wanted other than her emphatic "I don't want a bloody great post at the bottom". His patience paid dividends and he designed a work of art incorporating wood and metal.
Beginning stairs and risers in oak with cherry inlaid randomly into the risers
Break time!
Ryland setting the post at the top to attach to the handrail.
Bottom newel set on second step.
Ryland was practically our room mate for a few weeks. His sense of humour helped our sanity more than once. We were still roughing it in the trailer. Did I mention frayed tempers:)
Balusters in metal and oak.
Beginning structure of handrail on the landing of the second storey.
Finished staircase and handrail. We used Tried and True natural Danish finish on all of the oak
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View from second storey.
Thank-you Ryland!
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