Can You See Drawings Before Your Steel Staircase Is Made?

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Yes, you will see and approve drawings before your steel staircase is manufactured. We prepare a drawing and written specification after measuring on site, and production starts only once you have approved them in writing.

Why drawings come before production

A steel staircase is made to measure, so a mistake in a dimension or a detail is expensive to fix once metal has been cut and welded. That is why we treat the drawing as the agreement between you and the factory. It shows the layout, the overall height and width, the number and size of steps, the stringers, the landings and the handrail position.

Seeing the drawing early lets you check that the staircase fits the space and the way you want to use it. It also gives your architect, contractor or building committee a document they can review.

What the drawing usually includes

Each drawing set normally covers the main views of the staircase and the key connections. You can expect to see:

Plan and elevation views with overall dimensions
Step count, rise and tread details
Stringer and support layout
Handrail and balustrade position and height
Connections to the floor, wall or landing

A written specification accompanies the drawing and lists materials, profiles and finishes.

The step-by-step approval process

The process usually runs in a clear order. First we measure on site, then we prepare the drawing and specification. You review them and tell us what to change. Once you approve in writing, the order moves into production.

Changes are easiest before approval. If you ask for a different railing height or a different finish after production has started, the work may need to be redone, so it is worth reviewing carefully at this stage.

Checking the drawing yourself

You do not need engineering training to review a drawing. Start by checking the measurements against the actual space, including ceiling height, opening width and the position of any windows or doors near the stairs. Confirm the step count and that the landing sizes suit you.

Check the handrail and balustrade heights. Railing requirements in Israel follow the standard SI 1142 in general terms. Exact values should be confirmed with your engineer, and we will flag any point that needs their sign-off.

Who should be part of the review

For a private home, the homeowner and sometimes the interior designer review the drawing. For a building, the building committee, the architect or the structural engineer may need to see it. Share the drawing with everyone who has a say before you approve it, so no one is surprised once the staircase is installed.

If the staircase is part of a larger structure, make sure the drawing matches the other plans, especially openings and floor levels.

Approving and what happens next

Once you are satisfied, approve the drawing and specification in writing, by email or WhatsApp, so there is a clear record. That approval is the signal for production to begin. After manufacture, the staircase is finished, typically with hot-dip galvanizing or powder coating, and then installed.

If anything in the final product differs from what you approved, raise it with us before installation so we can review it against the drawing together.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to approve the drawing before production starts?

Yes. We begin manufacturing only after you approve the drawing and specification in writing. This protects you from surprises and from costly changes later.

Can I request changes to the drawing?

Yes, you can ask for changes such as a different step count, railing height or finish. We update the drawing and send it back for your approval.

Who needs to see the drawing besides me?

It depends on the project. Interior designers, architects, contractors and building committees often review the drawing, and we are happy to send it to them.

Do I need an engineer to check the drawing?

For many projects an engineer should confirm structural and safety details. Exact standard values should be checked with your engineer before you approve.

Common mistakes to avoid

A common mistake is approving a drawing without checking the measurements against the real space, or skipping review by the other people involved. Taking the time to check before approval prevents costly changes after manufacture.

Our recommendation

Measure the opening and ceiling height yourself and compare them with the drawing before you approve it. Get any required sign-off from your engineer or building committee first, and approve in writing so the decision is recorded.

Summary

You can and should review drawings before your steel staircase is made. Approve them in writing, and only then does production begin.

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