1 SKIRTBOARD

2 TREADS

3 RISERS

Item Guidelines Page Part # Qty

4 LANDING TREAD 5 COVE MOULD

6 UTILITY NEWEL

7 PIN NEWEL

8

9

INTERMEDIATE LANDING NEWEL

SECOND FLOOR LANDING NEWEL

10 LEVEL RUN NEWEL 11 12 13

14

15

16

HALF NEWEL OR ROSETTES

NEWEL MOUNTING HARDWARE

RAKE IRON BALUSTERS FOR OPEN TREAD STAIR

RAKE IRON BALUSTERS FOR KNEEWALL STAIR

LEVEL RUN IRON BALUSTERS

17 HANDRAIL

18 WALL RAIL

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HANDRAIL FITTINGS ( Landing Fitting Components )

SUPPORT SYSTEM

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 tread replaces the nosing over the last riser . For false risers see page 79 .

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Select sufficient lineal footage for the entire balcony and width of stairs at each landing . Note : LJ-8090-5 is suitable for all newels up to and including those that are 4 ” square . Larger newel posts might require the addition of a wood strip . 78

Select sufficient lineal footage to go under all tread nosing ( including miter-returns ) and under all landing tread . Note : cove moulding is not needed under false treads .

BALUSTRADE

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 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 .

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 this 20-35 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 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 newel extends below the floor surface , use the 58 ” Utility Newel with a landing fitting assembly . See the Newel Applications chart below ... If using Box Newels , select a Box Newel or Intermediate Box Newel for the Second Floor Landing 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 or 20-41 every 5 to 6 feet . Place a newel at every corner . 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

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 ). Select one of the newel mounting kits for each newel post .

Use three iron balusters per tread equally spaced according to code requirements . While not necessary , an alternating pattern is frequently desired . Note : Scroll style balusters cannot be used three per tread . 57-65

Select iron balusters at a rate of three per tread equally spaced according to building code compliance . Subtract one baluster from the calculated total as the starting newel replaces the first baluster . While not necessary , an alternating pattern is frequently desired .

To determine quantity of balusters needed , measure the total distance between the end newels on each level run . Place iron balusters equally spaced according to building code compliance . 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 . While not necessary , an alternating pattern is frequently desired . Select non-plowed 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 # 26 ). 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 one bottom baluster collar for each baluster . See descriptions for applications .

22 TOP BALUSTER COLLARS Select one top baluster collar for each baluster ( if desired ). See descriptions for applications . 57-65 23

IRON BALUSTER ACCESSORIES

If using PLA44 balusters , select the appropriate number of adjustable knuckles ( if desired ).

24 BRACKETS ( Open Stairs ) Select one bracket for each tread , ( if desired ). 79 25 IRON BALUSTER EPOXY Select construction epoxy for installing the iron balusters . 69

26 HARDWARE

IRON & WOOD POST TO POST STAIR SYSTEM

The following guidelines are designed to provide an accurate and complete list of components necessary to complete your Iron & 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 .

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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36-41

20-35

36-41

79 82

58,61

57-65

19-35 , 80

81

19-35 , 80

75-76

73-74

57-65

58

81-84

Post to Post

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 .

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