OldCKD Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi all, Is there any quick, painless (hah!) way to create stairs with winders - know they're not to code anymore but need for an as-built, and they will be remaining so would like to include in the remodel plan. I've attached pics of the existing stairs to illustrate what I need to do. It's an old cottage on the Vineyard so everything is quirky! TIA, for any advice. PS - apologies for them being sideways - no idea why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcaffee Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 They're still to code in VA if you meet the walkline requirements. Anyway, here is the KB article... http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00884/160/Chief-Architect/Stairs/Creating-Stair-Winders.html jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 You can curve stair sections, and you can get the curved sections to extend out to a wall, but sometimes, to model a setup like you need to do, it is best to use landings for all the winder treads, and link them as required to straight tread runs. So the answer is no, there is no easy way, if by easy you mean just do something like draw a walk line and BOOM, the stairs build with the press of a command key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgfeher Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I agree with Gene I would approach it using landings till they hit the straight run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCKD Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 So you are suggesting to stack landings, editing each to be angled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yes. A landing is just a converted p'line, and can be circular, star-shaped, anything. I don't stack them so much as place them adjacent each other in plan view. You'll have to select around the perimeter to delete (as required) railings on edges. I work a lot in Sketchup, in tandem with Chief. The pic attached is a study of a staircase which I would do in Chief by making the winders part a sequence of landings, height set appropriately, and then linking the straight runs with the Chief stair tool. Doing studies in SU lets me quickly get to the elevation data. I could probably do the workout in Chief, but I am used to SU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now