Red Stag CLT Stairs by Red Stag TimberLab

Red Stag CLT Stairs

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Description

Red Stag low-carbon, custom-made Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) stairs are sustainable solutions made from layers of FSC-approved timber in alternating directions to create a strong yet lightweight stair system. Perfect for projects with high sustainability standards such as Green Star and Living Building Challenge.

An ideal feature element to highlight the natural warmth and aesthetic beauty of timber.

Key Features

Red Stag CLT components are 3D modelled and manufactured to millimetre accuracy and delivered to site as a kit set; minimising mistakes, and ensuring ease of installation on site.
Fire resistance level (FRL) met, tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014 and AS 4072.1:2005
Tested to FRR 60/60/60 unencapsulated — higher ratings can be achieved with specific design
Treads, risers, & stringers are manufactured as a single piece.
The strong yet lightweight nature of CLT means stairs are easier and safer to install.
Red Stag CLT components are New Zealand’s lowest primary structural construction material for low-carbon builds, manufactured from sustainably-managed raw materials.
Appearance grades: Standard, Standard Plus, or Visual (one or all faces)

Scope of Use

Red Stag CLT stairs are suitable for residential, commercial, industrial, hybrid, and multi-storey construction.
Tested to FRR 60/60/60 unencapsulated — higher ratings can be achieved with specific design.
Timber Char factors make CLT ideal for internal emergency egress applications.
Depending on span, stairs can be designed without secondary support.

Limitations on Use

Red Stag CLT Stairs are made from Pinus Radiata, which is a soft wood species. It is strongly recommended that at the very least the treads are overlayed with a durable floor covering.

Design and installation must be done in accordance with the latest Red Stag Design Guide.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Although there are currently no specific NZ standards for the production and utilisation of CLT, the product shares many similarities with Glulam as it is created from dried timber that is finger-jointed and laminated together using pressure and adhesive.

The design of the timber shall be in accordance with the regulations as advised by the consultants and the following New Zealand Standards:

NZS 3603 — Timber Structures Code
AS 5068 — Finger Jointed Timber Code
NZS 3631 — New Zealand National Timber Grading Code
ASNZS 1328.1 — The Manufacture of Glue Laminated Timber

In-Service History

Red Stag TimberLab has the largest CLT manufacturing plant in the southern hemisphere.

Red Stag CLT stairs project example: Aurecon Stairs | Te Tihi

Other Performance Attributes

In many cases, CLT can be installed by the builder/main contractor without the requirement of specialist trades.
Time is reduced for sub-trades due to ease of fixing to timber substrate.
Red Stag TimberLab CLT is sourced through a direct supply agreement with Red Stag Timber which has the largest timber mill in the southern hemisphere powered by 100% self-sufficient energy.
CLT is one-fifth the weight of Concrete.