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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 #

Selected

Quantity

Needed

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

Longer newels and balusters may be required for a different handrail height.

Treads - Select one tread for each step.

Risers - Select one riser for each step (except the

starting 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 Fitting - Select either a Volute, Turnout,

or Starting Easing.

Starting or Landing Newel* - Use at the bottom

of the stairway and at the second floor landing. If

the balcony is 10 feet or longer, use the starting

newel every 5 or 6 ft. Place a newel at every

corner under a quarterturn.

Intermediate Landing Newel* - Use at the

intermediate landing corner of a U-or L-shaped

stair.

Rosette - Select a rosette for each handrail

connection into a wall.

Newel Mounting Hardware: - Select one newel

mounting kit for each newel post mounted on top

of a tread.

Balusters for Starting Fittings* - Each volute

requires (6)1-1/4“ x 41“ balusters, or (4)1-1/4

or 1-3/4“ x 41“ balusters. Each turnout requires

(2)1-1/4“ x 41“ balusters or (1)1-3/4“ x 41“

baluster. Each starting easing requires (1) 41“

baluster.

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.

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.

Plugs - Select two wood plugs for every newel

mounting using lag bolts. Select one plug for

each handrail rail bolt used.

Handrail Mounting Hardware - Select one Rail

Bolt Kit or Spring Bolt for each handrail-to-

handrail connection required.

Gooseneck Fittings - Select the appropriate

gooseneck fitting for each straight, U or

L-shaped staircase newel.

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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:

Pin Top

Balusters

(used with solid handrail)

3503-BT

3500-BT

5015

Treads and Risers:

Tread

Riser

Landing

Tread

Return

Handrail, Ends and Wall Rails:

6010

Handrail

7009

Returned

End

7011

Quarter-

turn

Wall Rails Brackets:

Rosettes:

Oval Rosette

Mounting

Hardware:

Rail Bolt

Newel Attach Kits

(Oak, Poplar, Hemlock)

Starting

Newel

Post

Landing

Newel

Post

Use with

a Starting

Fitting at

the

beginning

of a

staircase.

Also use

on a

level run

of a

handrail

with a

fitting.

Use and

Intermediate

Landing

Newel at all

landings.

Each newel

must be

covered with

a fitting

6042

Wall

Rail

Each pin top newel post must be covered with a fitting. The floor plans to

the left illustrate the fitting components needed for each landing situation.

For Wall Finishing used to

connect Handrail to Wall

Choose Starting Fitting:

7012

7098

D Ea Eb F

Make Gooseneck transition using these parts:

Choose Fitting Style:

7019

7020

7021

7009

With Cap No Cap

Opening

Cap

Opening

Cap

Tandem

Cap

Tandem

Cap

Quarterturn

With Cap

Quarter-

turn

With Cap

Returned

End

7011

Quarter-

Turn No

Cap

Rail Joinery

Made

Simple!

Returned

End

Up-

easing

Upeasing

Build a Starting

Easing

Riser No

Cap

Spring Bolt

™

Rail to Rail Kit

7035 RH

Volute

7030 LH

Volute

7045 RH

Turnout

7040 LH

Turnout

Use at the bottom of the stairway over the Starting Newel.

Volutes and Turnouts are available left hand or right hand.