Box steps

Box steps are made from multiple landings or box frames, which can be clad (covered) with decking boards, or filled with gravel or base course like you’d often find when walking a Kiwi DOC trail.

Timber clad box steps are essentially little, individual decks.

They are great for achieving a ‘floating’ effect, or when the steps need to follow an uneven path. Note, they’re not actually floating but rather anchored securely into the ground like any other steps.

Perfectly imperfect.

Open stringers

Open stringer steps are an economical way to get you to the ground safely.

The name ‘open stringer’ refers to the fact that the treads (horizontal boards you step on) are attached to the stringers (diagonal boards holding it all together) without any other visible components. This creates a feeling of openness between each step.

A solid, no frills option for functional spaces.

Usually constructed from dressed (smooth sanded) pine timber.

Closed stringers

Closed stringer steps are a lot like open stringer steps, but with a bit of extra timber to close off the gaps between steps.

Dressed timber boards act as risers (front facing boards that your toes might kick while walking up), effectively covering or partially covering the open space.

The treads (horizontal boards you step on) can also be clad with matching dressed timber if desired.

Concrete or paved steps

Concrete makes for a very solid, heavy duty set of steps. It also gives a unique design aesthetic.

A great way to break up the brown when using a lot of timber in surrounding spaces.

Concrete steps can be clad (covered) with pavers or tiles to add interest, warmth or colour.