Ordering Guidelines
Post to Post
1 SKIRTBOARD
2 TREADS
3 RISERS
Item Guidelines Page Part # Qty .
4 LANDING TREAD 5 COVE MOULD
6 UTILITY NEWEL
7 PIN NEWEL
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INTERMEDIATE LANDING NEWEL
SECOND FLOOR LANDING NEWEL
Select skirtboard at 13 ” per tread , plus any additional length desired for extension beyond the first and last risers . Be sure to order
78 enough skirtboard for both sides of the stairway .
Select one tread for each step . For a stair open on one side order miter-returned ( MR1 ) and add 1¼ ” to the skirtboard to skirtboard measurement , then refer to the next longer standard length available . For a stair open both sides order miter-returned both ( MR2 ) 78-79 and use the finished skirtboard to skirtboard measurement ( measured outside to outside ). For false treads see page 79 . Select one riser for each step . Select one more riser than treads per each flight because of landing tread ( see # 4 ). Note : Landing
78-79 tread replaces the nosing over the last riser . For false risers see page 79 . Select sufficient lineal footage for the entire balcony and width of stairs at each landing . Note : LJ-8090-5 is suitable for all newels
78 up to and including those that are 4 ” square . Larger newel posts might require the addition of a wood strip . Select sufficient lineal footage to go under all tread nosing ( including miter-returns ) and under all landing tread . Note : cove
78 moulding is not needed under false treads .
For stairs with a 34 ” -38” rake rail height , select the 58 ” Utility newel for the starting newel . If handrail and balusters will be installed 20-35 on both sides of the bottom of the stairway , two of these newels will be needed . See the Post to Post Newel Applications chart at the bottom of this page for further information on Utility Newel applications . If using Box Newels , select one for the starting newel at the bottom of the stairway . If handrail and balusters will be installed on both sides of the bottom of the stairway , two of these newels will be needed .
36-41
Use in the middle of a long rake run of handrail for strength . This newel does not require a handrail fitting . Pin newels are available
28-29,32 in two turning styles only . Select the intermediate landing newel with the 14½ ” face when not using a landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ). If a landing fitting assembly is used , select the 5 ” face intermediate landing newel . See the Post to Post Newel Applications chart at the bottom of 20-35 this page for selecting the appropriate Intermediate Landing Newel ( s ) for your application . Refer to the photos on page 12 . If using Box Newels , select an Intermediate Box Newel . Matching the Box Newel chosen in # 6 may require adding additional 36-41 length to the bottom of the post when used at the intermediate landing . Select the 2nd Floor Landing Newel when not using a landing fitting assembly ( 36 ” balcony height ). 42 ” balcony height requires the use of a landing fitting assembly . Use the 48 ” Utility Newel for surface mount when using a landing fitting assembly . If the 20-35 newel extends below the floor surface , use the 58 ” Utility Newel with a landing fitting assembly . See the applications chart below ...
36-41 If using Box Newels , select a Box Newel or Intermediate Box Newel for the Second Floor Landing Newel .
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LEVEL RUN NEWEL |
A level run , whether on the 2nd floor or at an intermediate landing , must include newel posts . It should match the post selected for the transition from rake to level or rake to rake ( whichever is applicable ). For a run of 10 feet or more , use a newel at the midpoint |
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or every 5 to 6 feet . Place a newel at every corner . |
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11 |
HALF NEWEL |
Select the half-newel of the same style as the other full newels selected on the balcony ( i . e .: 11 ” face or 5 ” face or Box Newel ) |
20-41 |
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ROSETTES
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Select the round rosette for all level run rail connections into a wall . Select the oval or rectangular rosette for all angled rail connections into a wall ( when the rail meets the wall on a rake ). |
79 |
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NEWEL MOUNTING HDWE |
Select one of the newel mounting kits for each newel post . |
82 |
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15
RAKE BALUSTERS FOR OPEN TREAD STAIR
RAKE BALUSTERS FOR KNEEWALL STAIR
16 LEVEL RUN BALUSTERS
17 HANDRAIL
18 WALL RAIL
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HANDRAIL FITTINGS ( Landing Fitting Components )
WOOD POST TO POST STAIR SYSTEM
The following guidelines are designed to provide an accurate and complete list of components necessary to complete your Wood Post to Post Stair System . This checklist will provide the flexibility to comply with most building codes as they relate to handrail height and baluster spacing requirements . The following guidelines will achieve 34 ” - 38 ” rake rail heights . Always check local building codes before installation . All products in this catalog are for interior installations only .
“ LJ- ” Series Balusters : For 34 ” -38” handrail height , use the 38 ” baluster for the 1st baluster on the tread and use the 42 ” baluster for the 2nd baluster on the tread . If using three balusters per tread , use the 38 ” baluster for the 1st and 2nd balusters on the tread , and use the 42 ” baluster for the 3rd baluster on the tread . Note : when using three balusters per tread for 34 ” -38” rail height , the 42 ” baluster may not be long enough for use under a landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ). “ S- ” Series Balusters : For 34 ” -38” rake handrail height , the first baluster on each tread is 36 ”, the 2nd is 42 ”, and if 3 balusters are used , the middle baluster is 39 ”.
“ LJ- ” Series Balusters : Select the shortest available baluster at a rate of two or three per tread equally spaced according to code requirements . Subtract one baluster from the calculated total as the starting newel replaces the first baluster .
“ S- ” Series Balusters : Select the shortest available baluster at a rate of two or three per tread equally spaced according to code requirements . Subtract one baluster from the calculated total as the starting newel replaces the first baluster .
“ LJ- ” Series Balusters : Use the 38 ” baluster for all 36 ” level runs / balconies . Use the 42 ” baluster for all 42 ” level runs / balconies . To determine quantity of balusters needed , measure the total distance between the end newels on each level run . Place balusters on 4 ” or 6 ” centers . Subtract one baluster from the calculated total to account for the end of the run . Subtract one baluster for each newel post on the level run . Do not , however , subtract one for the newel post beneath the landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ) at the 2nd floor landing . “ S- ” Series Balusters : Use the 36 ” baluster for all 36 ” level runs / balconies . Use the 42 ” baluster for all 42 ” level runs / balconies . To determine quantity of balusters needed , measure the total distance between the end newels on each level run . Place balusters on 4 ” or 6 ” centers . Subtract one baluster from the calculated total to account for the end of the run . Subtract one baluster for each newel post on the level run . Do not , however , subtract one for the newel post beneath the landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ) at the 2nd floor landing . Select handrail at a rate of 13 ” per each tread and include enough for all level runs . Our handrails are available in 8 ’, 10 ’, 12 ’, 14 ’, & 16 ’ lengths . Some are also available in 18 ’ & 20 ’ lengths . See # 18 for calculating wall rail . If local building codes require wall rail , select wall rail at a rate of 13 ” per each tread that is closed by a wall . Also , see # 20 below . Note : any of our non-plowed handrail profiles may be used as wall rail , however , be sure to check with local building codes for space requirements between the rail and the wall . Wall rail requires wall rail brackets ( see # 25 ). Select one bracket for each end of the rail and at 2 ’ -3’ intervals between . If using a Landing Fitting Assembly ( gooseneck ) with the Intermediate and / or Second Floor Landing Newels , match each corner of the floor plan to a corresponding plan on pages 75-76 . Specify each Conect-A-Kit fitting component needed to construct the Landing Fitting Assembly ( ies ) or select traditional gooseneck fittings . If continuous handrail is needed to transition from the rake balusters , around a wall , and continue up the stair as wall rail , select the appropriate “ S ” Fitting or select two level quarterturns .
Select shoerail at a rate of 13 ” per each tread on kneewall . Select shoerail to cover all balcony landing tread , ( if desired ).
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HANDRAIL FITTINGS
( Miscellaneous Components )
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SHOERAIL FOR KNEEWALL
STAIR / LEVEL RUN
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FILLET |
Select enough fillet to fill all plowed handrail and all shoerail . |
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DOUBLE-END SCREW |
Select one Dowel-Fast™ double-end wood screw for each baluster installed on open treads or level landings . This is optional , but highly recommended . Double-end wood screws are not needed for balusters installed within shoerail . |
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BRACKETS ( Open Stairs ) |
Select one bracket for each tread , ( if desired ). |
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HARDWARE |
See pages 81-84 for any other installation hardware needed , such as , but not limited to , the following : Flush Mount Kit or Rail & Post Fastener to fasten the handrail to the newel posts ; Wall Rail Brackets for any handrail attached to the wall ; Wood Plugs , Wood Putty or Wood Glue . |
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19-35
27,31
19-35
27,31
19-35
27,31
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Post to Post Newel Applications
Each Post to Post newel series includes several newels of different lengths . The application for the newels in each series is identified below .
Shortest Utility Newel ( 48 ”— 5 ” top face )
May be used as the starting newel on stairs depending on handrail profile and code requirements . Can be used as a balcony newel that is surface mounted .
Longest Utility Newel ( 58 ”— 5 ” top face ) Use this newel as a starting newel for stairs with a 34 ” -38 ” rake rail height and for balcony newels that will extend below the floor surface .
2nd Floor Landing Newel ( 11 ” top face )
Use this newel for the 2nd floor landing newel when not using a landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ). Will achieve a 36 ” balcony railing height .
Intermediate Landing Newel ( 73 ” overall — 14½ ” top face ) Use this newel for a level intermediate landing with no landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ).
Intermediate Landing Newel ( 78 ” overall — 5 ” top face )
Use this newel at the intermediate landing corner of an L-shaped stair with a landing fitting assembly ( gooseneck ), including landings with 2-winder or 3-winder treads . This newel is also available in 62 ” and 73 ” lengths for the Cornerstone Collection on pages 31-32 .