Users' questions

What are box Newels?

What are box Newels?

Box newels are usually constructed like a box, often having a hollow center and are usually square rather than turned on a Lathe. Each of our box newels are individually hand made by experienced craftsmen.

What are block type newels used for?

A newel post serves as a support pole that helps bear the weight of the rest of the stairway. Newels are always found at the foot of a flight of stairs and you will also find newels at the top of the stairway in order to maintain symmetry. Further, newels are placed at junctures where the stairway changes directions.

What are newels and balusters?

Newels have added weight and are seen as the support system for your staircase. The thicker posts support the handrail, while the balusters fill out the rest. Balusters are used in succession to create a balustrade, or a line of balusters. Each post contributes to the look and feel of your home’s staircase.

What is a starting newel?

This post is used to tie directly into the bottom of a handrail to avoid using a fitting or a fitting with a cap.

What is the difference between newel and baluster?

is that baluster is (architecture) a short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister while newel is (architecture) a sturdy pillar at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs, supporting the handrail.

How much space should be between newel posts?

These posts should be no farther apart than six feet on the flat deck and no farther apart than 5 1/2 feet on stairs. Your local building department might require closer post spacing for added rail strength. Similarly, how do you set up a newel post?

What is the space under the stairs called?

If there is not another flight of stairs immediately underneath, the triangular space underneath the stairs is called a “spandrel”. It is frequently used as a closet.

What is the difference between balusters and spindles?

A baluster and spindle is actually almost the same thing, but the word spindle is more commonly used because it is easier to remember and say. Balusters usually rest on a footing; this could be a step, floor or deck, whereas, spindles are supported by a horizontal rail at the bottom that is attached to the posts.

What’s the difference between a baluster and a banister?

The word “banister” comes from the word baluster, which is really a pomegranate flower! A baluster is really a shape that became an architectural detail. Nowadays, baluster mean any brace between the handrail and footrail (or string) of a railing system. So, the banister is really the spindle.

How many balusters do I need per foot?

three balusters
In order to comply with building regulations and codes, balusters must be spaced no more than 4 inches apart on center. The general rule is that your railing must have three balusters per foot (every 12 inches), although you can place them closer together if you’d like.

What’s the difference between spindles and balusters?

How much space do you need between railing posts?

Secure the Posts Maximum spacing of posts is 72 inches on center. Bolts should be vertically spaced no less than 5-1/8 inch apart. For a composite railing system, slide the post sleeve over the wood post, then the post sleeve skirt over the post sleeve; both should rest on the decking.

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