From the Forum: What Is the Best Way to Add Stairs to Enjoy Outdoor Space on Roof?
Readers share tips for the best ways to add stairs to access outdoor space on a roof.

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A reader is considering making an offer on a unit in a brownstone that comes with roof rights. The previous owner was given permission to finish the roof, and the realtor is suggesting using a prefabricated spiral staircase to access it through an existing skylight once the rooftop is complete. The reader is searching for others who may have been in this situation before for advice.
Please provide any words of wisdom below.
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