ᐅ Staircase tread width below DIN standard: Defect and price reduction in euros (€)
Created on: 10 Sep 2023 21:13
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Mimi123Hello everyone!
We have purchased a semi-detached house in shell condition. During the inspection phase for the wooden staircase, it became clear that the clear width is below the DIN standard 18065, specifically less than 80 cm (31.5 inches). We are looking for a solution with the construction company but would like to ask the forum how much price reduction in euros we might expect if no solution can be found. Just for your information: the only possible solution would be to widen the stairwell afterwards by reducing the stairwell opening.
What kind of price reduction in EUR should be considered here?
Thank you very much!
We have purchased a semi-detached house in shell condition. During the inspection phase for the wooden staircase, it became clear that the clear width is below the DIN standard 18065, specifically less than 80 cm (31.5 inches). We are looking for a solution with the construction company but would like to ask the forum how much price reduction in euros we might expect if no solution can be found. Just for your information: the only possible solution would be to widen the stairwell afterwards by reducing the stairwell opening.
What kind of price reduction in EUR should be considered here?
Thank you very much!
Defect in the sense that it was not noticed before, and now the cat is in the bag, or it was planned differently and is now unrealistic?
The biggest space eater of the stair width is a separate railing including the handrail.
Maybe some extra width can be gained by adjusting the stair design.
Enlarging the opening is not possible.
So, redesign is necessary. How much money remains afterwards depends on who you can blame for what.
It will be difficult if it was a “sold as seen” case.
The biggest space eater of the stair width is a separate railing including the handrail.
Maybe some extra width can be gained by adjusting the stair design.
Enlarging the opening is not possible.
So, redesign is necessary. How much money remains afterwards depends on who you can blame for what.
It will be difficult if it was a “sold as seen” case.
Hello Malunga,
thank you for your response! We actually did not buy it as seen. It is a design error by the architect, who planned the stairwell too small. Adjusting the handrail does not solve the problem. Therefore, we are now interested in the maximum price reduction we could claim. The developer has already acknowledged the defect, but not the amount of the reduction.
thank you for your response! We actually did not buy it as seen. It is a design error by the architect, who planned the stairwell too small. Adjusting the handrail does not solve the problem. Therefore, we are now interested in the maximum price reduction we could claim. The developer has already acknowledged the defect, but not the amount of the reduction.
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Schorsch_baut11 Sep 2023 07:43How much does the staircase deviate from the DIN standard? 10cm (5 inches)? 3mm (0.1 inches)?
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Simon-18911 Sep 2023 09:13Hello,
I’m not sure what kind of reduction could be claimed here.
What is the reason against reducing the stairwell opening by 2 x 2.5cm (1 inch)? What clearance between the handrails is planned so far?
I assume this is a staircase with an intermediate landing?
From my perspective, the staircase has to serve as an emergency escape route if necessary, so every possible millimeter is more important to me than a small cost reduction. Talk to the stair manufacturer about the price difference for the change and have the additional costs covered by the general contractor. This way, there will be a satisfactory solution for both sides, and structurally it shouldn’t be difficult to implement.
I’m not sure what kind of reduction could be claimed here.
What is the reason against reducing the stairwell opening by 2 x 2.5cm (1 inch)? What clearance between the handrails is planned so far?
I assume this is a staircase with an intermediate landing?
From my perspective, the staircase has to serve as an emergency escape route if necessary, so every possible millimeter is more important to me than a small cost reduction. Talk to the stair manufacturer about the price difference for the change and have the additional costs covered by the general contractor. This way, there will be a satisfactory solution for both sides, and structurally it shouldn’t be difficult to implement.
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