stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 15:25:14 GMT -6
This is our basement which is mostly toys (lined along where I'm sitting). The stairs are not safe. They are fine for M unless she is being silly. P can go up and down with supervision but it's quite a fall to the side there. I'm picturing like a net or something? Also very yellow. But not looking for big reno since it's basically a toy dump.  |
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 15:25:58 GMT -6
I'm asking for a stair safety fix. I wasn't clear.
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Post by grumpycakes on Jul 27, 2017 15:28:35 GMT -6
I'm picturing a railing. Lol.
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Post by grumpycakes on Jul 27, 2017 15:34:05 GMT -6
Seriously though, if you're going to do something about it, put in a proper railing. That's an accident waiting to happen.
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Post by sarenu on Jul 27, 2017 15:36:27 GMT -6
Something like this?  You could probably using netting, plastic ties and then install some hooks on the bottom to add the netting. Adding railing would be a more secure option. I'm not sure how much weight the netting would be able to support. Edit: This may cause climbing issues. I'd go with railing for safety. Especially since you can't gate the stairs. |
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Post by grumpycakes on Jul 27, 2017 15:40:33 GMT -6
^^ I feel like this is designed to more fully enclose an existing railing that no longer meets code. Netting isn't going to do much in stringy's situation other than provide a false sense of security.
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Post by critter015 on Jul 27, 2017 16:01:31 GMT -6
My aunt had a staircase that was open on the side in her house. Actually the house had been in the family for several generations and somehow kids were fine, but when she had grandkids she had the staircase redone and had a banister with spindles put up. It looks like that would probably be the best solution.
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Post by rugger on Jul 27, 2017 16:06:19 GMT -6
Yeah, I think a proper railing with spindles is the best choice. You could prob find a local handyman who would do a side job for you
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Post by tj on Jul 27, 2017 16:12:35 GMT -6
Throw a few mattresses under it, in the fall zone.
Perhaps a strategically placed trampoline?
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Post by grumpycakes on Jul 27, 2017 16:15:03 GMT -6
Throw a few mattresses under it, in the fall zone. Perhaps a strategically placed trampoline? Duct tape? |
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 16:30:24 GMT -6
tj is hearing me. Maybe if I just move the desk and put a bunch of fun pads under.
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 16:30:53 GMT -6
In all serious. Proper railing? Vertical. You must mean then huh. The one there is pretty cheapy and simple.
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Post by grumpycakes on Jul 27, 2017 17:33:05 GMT -6
In all serious. Proper railing? Vertical. You must mean then huh. The one there is pretty cheapy and simple.  |
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 17:33:48 GMT -6
lol - i'm reading what I wrote and you quoted stoney...maybe I'm drink.
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Post by critter015 on Jul 27, 2017 17:39:05 GMT -6
Can you use one of those fence things to keep her from accessing the stairs unsupervised? My aunt had a large flexible baby gate thing to block off the area where her stairs were before she got them fixed.
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Post by critter015 on Jul 27, 2017 17:43:22 GMT -6
Like this  |
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stringy
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 17:50:46 GMT -6
Yea we have one of those - but she's never down there unsupervised anyway. I suppose it would work to keep her from going over and climbing the stairs always - since apparently its the most fun thing to do ever. I sometimes use that obnoxious pink tent to block access.
But it is a safety hazard in general, I suppose.
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Post by mapleme on Jul 27, 2017 17:53:02 GMT -6
Another vote for a real railing. You could probably DIY it or any contractor.
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Post by grumpycakes on Jul 27, 2017 18:32:14 GMT -6
lol - i'm reading what I wrote and you quoted stoney...maybe I'm drink. All the more reason for a proper railing! Lol! |
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Post by stringy on Jul 27, 2017 18:45:54 GMT -6
Also that photo has the child trapped in the kitchen with the parent. That seems wrong lol.
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Post by critter015 on Jul 27, 2017 19:00:39 GMT -6
I thought that was funny too, maybe they are trying to keep the dog out.
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Post by ovenrack on Jul 27, 2017 19:02:57 GMT -6
You've seen my house - outdoor stairs - only handrails, like yours. Barely passed inspection. Building inspector scoffed when he saw it after we moved in. We've gone the tough love approach. I'd go with mattresses.  |
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Post by critter015 on Jul 27, 2017 19:06:06 GMT -6
This reminds me. After E cut her head on the step in my living room, both grandmas asked me what I was going to do to the step so it wouldn't happen again. Umm, remind the kids what can happen if they aren't careful by the step?
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Post by milano on Jul 27, 2017 21:27:18 GMT -6
Yeah I think a railing would do the trick. I'm surprised that wasn't required to be fixed when you bought the house! Our insurance company made us fix a couple things like that when we bought our house.
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Post by charlotte on Jul 27, 2017 21:44:26 GMT -6
We have that car track... DS loves it!
I agree with the railing.
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Post by kona on Jul 28, 2017 9:48:46 GMT -6
Our basement stairs look just like that. Actually every house I've lived in they have looked like that. Our stair tread is open in front and the back too. We don't use our basement for play much so we haven't done anything with it.
My vote for the safest fix is to put in spindles.
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