LEADING SUPPLIERS OF STAIR NOSINGS

Stair nosings are rounded overhanging edges to stair treads. They are designed to reduce wear, and to reduce the risk of users slipping on the stairs. They may be made from UPVC, or from aluminium in natural bronze or chrome finish.

Gradus of Macclesfield is a leading supplier of stair nosings. Gradus stair nosings can help to reduce accidents on stairs as well as ensuring an ‘inclusive’ environment giving access to all building users. In addition, stair nosings are used to define the step edge and help protect the edges of floorcoverings from becoming damaged. Gradus stair nosing channels are available in PVC-u Hardnose, aluminium, bronze and chrome and incorporate a pvc slip resistant insert. A one-piece slip resistant stair nosing is also available in pvc. PVC-u Hardnose channels are available in 3 finishes: Satin, Metallic and Textura, each available in a variety of colours. A range of pvc inserts is available for interior and exterior use and are offered in a wide choice of colours.

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Gradus stair nosings are offered in 4 profile designs to accommodate most step shapes in a choice of single, double or multiple channel options dependent on traffic levels and conditions, with a choice of gauges available to suit most floor coverings. Gradus offer 2 types of stair nosing: Traditional – supplied with the channel and insert bonded together during manufacture and provided with plugs to cover screw heads; Elite – insert and channel are supplied separately as the insert is installed on site to conceal the fixings after the channel has been fitted securely to the tread.

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON STAIR NOSINGS

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include manufacturers' specifications and CAD details: Barbour Compendium at www.barbourcompendium.co.uk, RIBA Product Selector Plus at ww.productselector.co.uk, ASC Bricsnet at www.ascinfo.co.uk, Building Products Index at www.bpindex.co.uk, British Board of Agrément at www.bbacerts.co.uk, British Standards Online at www.bsonline.bsi-global.com.

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