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Here you will find an extensive glossary of staircase related terminology, including definitions and descriptions of frequently misunderstood or unknown terms.
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Glossary "F"
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| FFL- Ceiling | The vertical distance from the lowest point of the ceiling directly above the stair to the finished floor level
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| FFL- FFL | Also, finished floor to finished floor. This is a vertical measurement which is taken from -for example- ground floor level to first floor level, and is inclusive of floor boarding and any build-up, chipboard etc
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| Fillets | These are the sections of timber that are used to fill in the spaces in the handrail & baserail either side of each spindle (also called Spacers)  |
| Finished Floor to Finished Floor | This is a vertical measurement which is taken from -for example- ground floor level to first floor level, and is inclusive of floor boarding and any build-up, chipboard etc
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| Flight | A succession of steps uninterrupted by a landing  |
