Installation Guide

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Post-to-Post Staircase Parts Checklist:

Check local building codes to ensure compliance. All stair parts

shown in this brochure are for interior use only.

Part # Qty

Treads - Select one tread for each step.

Risers - Select one riser for each step. Select one

more riser than treads per each staircase.

Landing Tread - Select sufficient lineal footage

for the entire balcony and width of stairs at each

landing.

Return Nosing - If stair is open on one side, select

one tread return nosing per step. If two-sided,

select two per step.

Starting Newel* - Use at the bottom of the

staircase.

Landing Newel* - Use at the landing corner of an

L-shaped stair and at the second floor landing.

Level Run Newel* - If the balcony is 10 feet or

longer, use a newel every 5 or 6 feet. Place a

newel at every corner. The Landing Newel may

be used, but be sure to match the top block with

the newel used at the top of the stairway for

consistency.

Rosette or Half Newel - Select either a rosette or

half newel for each handrail connecting to a wall.

Newel Mounting Hardware - Select one newel

mounting kit for each newel post mounted on top

of a tread.

Rake Balusters* - Select the 34“ baluster for the

front baluster on each tread and the 36“ baluster

for the back baluster on each tread. If using 3

balusters per tread, use the 36“ baluster for the

middle baluster on each tread.

Rake Balusters for Kneewall Staircase* - Select

the 34“ baluster at a rate of 2 per tread. Standard

placement is 4”on center. Check local building

code for your area.

Level Run Balusters* - Use the 36“ baluster for all

36“ height balconies and the 41“ baluster for all

41“ height balconies. Standard placement is 4”on

center. Check local building code for your area.

Handrail - Buy 13“ of handrail for each tread or

step. Buy enough for all level runs.

Shoe rail for Rake - Buy 13” of corresponding

shoe rail for each tread or step (shoe rail or

kneewall stairs only).

Shoe rail for Balcony (optional) - Buy enough to

cover all Level Runs.

Plugs -Select two wood plugs for every newel

mounting using lag bolts. Select one plug for each

handrail rail bolt used. Select one plug for every

handrail or shoe rail mounting using a lag bolt or

wood screw.

*Note: These guidelines are for a rake handrail height of 36“– 41“.

Longer newels and balusters may be required for a different handrail

height.

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Selecting Your Parts:

There are several styles and options for your treads, risers, balusters

and newel posts. Below are the most common. Other items are avail-

able by special order. Check with your store representative.

Balusters, Newel Posts, Handrails, and Shoe rails:

Pin Top Baluster: Square Top Baluster:

Pin top balus-

ters used with

solid handrail.

6010

Solid

handrail

6010

Plowed

handrai

6045

Shoe rail

1-1/4’’

Starting

Newel

48’’

Starting

Newel

54’’

4012-BT*

Landing

Newel

59’’

4015-BT

4010-BT

3503-BT

3500-BT54

3500-BT

Landing

Newel

54’’

Starting

Newel

54’’

Starting

Newel

48’’

Pin Top

Baluster

Square

Top Bal-

uster

5015

5205

Treads and Risers:

Tread

Riser

8090

Landing Tread

8080 Tread

Return Nosing

Wall Rails and Handrail Ends:

6042

Wall Rail

7009

Returned

End

7011

Quarter-

Turn

Wall Rail Brackets:

C Rosettes:

Round

Rosette

Oval Rosette

Half

Newel:

For Wall Finishing

Mounting

Hardware:

Rail

Bolt

Wood

Plugs

Half newels available to match newel style.

Newel Attach

Kits

(Oak, Poplar,

Hemlock)

Rail Joinery

Made

Simple!

Spring Bolt

™

Rail to Rail

Kit