box newels for an economical upgrade from plain half wall stairways , stainless steel cable & tube infill systems and many other product enhancements and new designs .
The time line below illustrates the many unique ideas that we ’ ve developed into products or marketing tools . Many of these creations were designed to provide stair installers with alternative methods for building stronger stairways . Others were developed to broaden our product offering , providing unlimited design possibilities for any stairway .
Now , look to the pages ahead and see all the care and effort that we take to make the finest quality stairway components , then explore the beautiful choices of style , limited only by your imagination .....
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Table of Contents
Why L . J . Smith .................................................................. 3-4 Photo Portfolio ................................................................ 5-10 Steps for Selecting a Beautiful Stair System .............. 11-16 Wood Species .................................................................... 17 Stairway Anatomy and Glossary of Stair Terms ............... 17 Post to Post Systems .................................................... 18-35 Box Newels ................................................................... 36-41 Over the Post Systems ................................................. 42-55 Ornamental Iron Collections ....................................... 56-69 Handrail Fittings ........................................................... 70-76 Starting Steps ................................................................ 77-78 Treads , Risers and Landing Tread ..................................... 78 False Treads and Risers ..................................................... 79 Rosettes .............................................................................. 79 Stair Brackets ..................................................................... 79 Bending Rails ..................................................................... 80 Wall Rail and Wall Rail Fittings & Brackets ...................... 81 Stairway Installation Hardware and Tools ................... 82-84
Guidelines for Ordering a Post to Post Stair System ( all wood components )...................................................... 85
Guidelines for Ordering a Post to Post Stair System ( with ornamental iron balusters )....................................... 86
Guidelines for Ordering an Over the Post Stair System ( all wood components )...................................................... 87
Guidelines for Ordering an Over the Post Stair System ( with ornamental iron components )................................. 88
Index .............................................................................. 89-98
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L . J . Smith furthers its leadership role combining common sense with innovation . |
Added Ornamental Iron Balusters to our product offering . |
Began offering a new line of box newels consisting of fluted , raised and recessed panels — designed to match the millwork theme in many homes . |
Introduced a patented iron baluster fastener kit called IronPro for easily remodeling stairs from wood balusters to iron balusters . Also great for new construction . |
New modern Linear Collection featuring stainless steel cable and tube infills with predrilled and precut newels . |
Added the modern Contempo Collection to our offering of iron balusters . |
Introduced easy to install panel systems to complement modern and urban decors .
Launched several new products to include carved balusters and newels , stair brackets , iron balusters , a new iron baluster fastener and reversible risers .
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