Industrial Steel Stairs and Roof Access Stairs in Ontario
Industrial steel stairs and roof access stairs in Ontario: the Building Code and Reg. 851 rules that apply, design choices, and what to send for a quote.
Loose Steel Lintels: What They Are and Typical Details
What a loose steel lintel is, how it differs from a hung lintel or shelf angle, typical angle lintel details for masonry, and how to read a steel lintel schedule.
Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication: What to Expect
What miscellaneous metal fabrication covers, how it differs from structural steel, how misc steel is quoted, drawn and installed, and the scope gaps to watch for.
Miscellaneous Steel Detailing: Stairs, Rails and Ladders
How miscellaneous steel detailing works: what misc steel drawings show for stairs, rails, ladders, lintels and embeds, and how it differs from structural detailing.
Ontario Building Code Guard and Handrail Rules for Steel Railings
Ontario Building Code guard and handrail rules for steel railings: when a guard is required, railing heights in mm and inches, openings, climbing and loads.
Ontario Building Code Rules for Steel Stairs
Ontario Building Code rules for steel stairs: riser height, tread run, stair width, headroom, landings and loads from the 2024 OBC, plus how steel stairs are built.
Stainless vs Mild Steel Railings: Which Grade Is Best?
Which steel is best for a railing: mild steel vs stainless grades 202, 304 and 316 compared for rust, salt, finish and fabrication, with picks for Ontario homes.
Steel Checker Plate: Sizes, Uses and What Drives Cost
Steel checker plate in Canada: what floor plate is, common sheet sizes and thicknesses, uses for treads and platforms, plate vs grating, and what drives cost.
Steel Grating: Types, Sizing and Installation
How steel bar grating is specified and installed: welded vs press-locked types, bar sizes and spacing, span direction, banding, clips and support framing.
Steel Ladder Dimensions and Specifications
Fixed steel ladder dimensions explained: rung spacing, clear width, wall clearance, side rail extensions, cage limits and the Ontario rules that set them.
Steel Newel Posts and Railing Posts for Stairs
Steel newel posts and railing posts for stairs: where they go, how they anchor to concrete, steel and wood stairs, cap options, and Ontario code points to check.
Steel Railing Cost per Foot in Ontario: How Railings Are Priced
Why steel railing cost per foot varies: infill style, posts, corners, stairs, gates, mounting and finish, how to measure your run and get an accurate railing quote.
Steel Railing Dimensions: Pipe Size, Gauge and Spacing
Steel railing dimensions explained: handrail pipe sizes, wall thickness vs gauge, picket and post sizes, gaps and the Ontario code numbers to check.
Steel Railings for Balconies, Decks and Terraces
Choosing a steel railing for a balcony, deck or terrace in Ontario: guard rules, infill types, how posts attach, finishes for winter and what drives the cost.
Steel Railings with Glass Panels: Options and Ontario Rules
How steel and glass railings are built: framed, clamped and channel systems, safety glass rules in the Ontario Building Code and SB-13, and glass on steel stairs.
Steel Stair and Handrail Shop Drawings
What steel stair and handrail shop drawings contain, sheet by sheet, who prepares and seals them in Ontario, and a review checklist for stairs and railings.
Steel Stair Calculator: Rise, Run and Stringer Layout
Work out risers, treads, total run, stringer angle and headroom for a steel stair, with Ontario code limits and worked examples for straight stairs and landings.
Steel Stair Kits vs Custom Fabricated Stairs
Steel staircase kits vs custom fabricated steel stairs: fit, Ontario Building Code checks, outdoor kits, spiral kits, installation and when each one makes sense.