Are steel staircases a suitable alternative?

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Steel staircases offer advantages such as high load capacity, slender constructions, and fire resistance. They are particularly suited for escape staircases and outdoor stairs.

**HTS and steel:** HTS does **not build pure steel staircases** but offers various **combinations of wood and steel**:

- **Berliner Stufen:** Steel substructure by a steel fabricator, wood cladding by HTS
- **Tread replacement:** New solid wood treads on existing metal structures (180--210 euros per step)
- **Special projects:** For architecturally demanding projects, HTS collaborates with steel fabricators

**Steel vs. wood:**
- Steel conducts sound and can be noisier under load than wood
- Wood treads on steel significantly improve footfall sound and feel
- The combination of both materials unites the strength of steel with the warmth of solid wood

For pure steel constructions, HTS recommends working with specialist steel fabricators from its partner network.