Why do they call it a newel post?

Originally, a newel was the central post of a winding or circular stairway. If such a stairway has no central post, it is said to be of hollow-newel construction. In Gothic architecture a post used to support a vaulted-arch roof was sometimes called a newel.

What is the Post called on a staircase?

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The newel post is the vertical post that marks the end of the stairway or a turn in direction of the staircase.

What are the posts on a handrail called?

A newel, also called a central pole or support column, is the central supporting pillar of a staircase. It can also refer to an upright post that supports and/or terminates the handrail of a stair banister (the “newel post”).

What goes on top of a newel post?

Cap—the cap that sits on top of a newel post.

What is the maximum distance between newel posts?

Therefore, if you have a sixteen-foot balcony, you will need three newel posts, one at the beginning, one in the middle, and one at the end. But if the balcony is eighteen feet, then it would require four newel posts as the distance between each post would be greater than eight feet if only three newel posts were used.

What is rise in staircase?

It defines the ‘rise’ of stairs as the height between consecutive treads, or for ramps, the vertical distance between each end of the ramp flight. All buildings should have level treads on steps, with the rise and going of each step consistent throughout a flight of steps.

What is a stair skirt?

The skirt is basically a piece of trim used to cover the structural section of the stairs. A skirt board is installed to the finished wall (sheet rock, paneling, etc.) once the open side of the stair has been finished.

How do you install a hollow newel post?

Hollow Base Newel Installation

1. Once the newel is cut to length, set in place and check for plumb.
2. Mark the very corners of the newel so it can be set back in the exact same location.
3. Remove the newel and put a bead of a carpenter’s glue where the newel base will set.
4. Set the newel back in place on the glue.

Is newel post structural?

As you say the newel posts usually do form a structural part of the staircase. It is usually possible to replace the bottom post but it is tricky. The other posts are a definite no go on the removal front.

How often do I need a newel post?

Further, for code-compliance, a newel post is necessary on balconies where the length of the handrail is eight feet or longer. Therefore, if you have a sixteen-foot balcony, you will need three newel posts, one at the beginning, one in the middle, and one at the end.

What do you call a hollow newel post?

Hollow newels are known more accurately as box newel posts. In historic homes, folklore holds that the house plans were placed in the newel upon completion of the house before the newel was capped.

Do you have to return books to Nool library?

If you borrowed the book for more than a month and if there is huge demand, Our librarian will request you to return the book as a fair chance for other waiting members. Otherwise you can hold the book as long as your membership is active.

Are there different types of post to post newels?

Each Post to Post newel profile includes a variety of overall lengths and top block lengths for specific applications. Many of the Post to Post newels are available with more than one style of newel top (finial). We also offer a Rope Twist carving in most of our newel profiles.

How are newel posts used in a balustrade system?

Newel Posts used in Continuous Balustrade systems are generally Turned Newel Posts or Wrought Iron Newel Posts that correspond with their post-to-post counterparts with the exception that they are either dowel-topped, pin-topped or tapered to accommodate the handrail.