Stair Newel Post Sizes

Balcony handrails must be at least 36 high although some local codes require 42 handrails.

Stair newel post sizes.

Learn more about newel post styles and uses. Please choose a newel size range. We regularly turn and manufacture custom newel post profiles from all available wood species. They are wither a finishing point of a staircase of a mid way point that facilitates a change in direction.

If you can dream it we can make it. Many of our newel posts are available fluted reeded twist with a beautiful sophisticated octagonal cut or a rope twist. Alternatively for a post to post system measure the center point of the block on the newel post and ensure that it aligns with the center of the handrail. Usually you keep proportional detail between all connecting railing members without protruding and at the same time leaving a slight leeway from the edges in case there is a need for minor adjustment.

The following example is using a box newel post and 2 6701 large traditional handrail with a finished stair handrail height of 37 and the post sitting atop the shoe. A winder newel post is a shorter length newel post used when the staircase has a kite winder. Made from unfinished red oak it will fit any newel post with a bottom square of 3 in. Newel posts are built to be sturdy and safe meaning they are often wider than the handrail and baserail.

Whatever length of newel post you need we can provide you with a post which fits your exact specifications in standard square stop chamfered fluted stop ovolo and turned staircase designs. Contact us anytime for a free quote on custom newel posts. This newel attach kit from surewood lnl is designed this newel attach kit from surewood lnl is designed to attach one newel post to the finished floor of a balcony or at the bottom of a stair. A particularly cost effective way to set your balustrade apart is to use a stair warehouse newel post.

The handrail coming up the stairs will hit into the square newel base. Find stair newel posts at lowe s today. 34 875 2 125 2 6 2 1 25 40 1875 or 40 3 16 to the top of the block bottom of post cap. Typical 4x4 post is 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 typical handrail is 2 5 8 wide so the typical spindle for that size handrail is 1 1 4.

We can also custom turn newel posts in larger sizes if you need something bigger than a standard 3 to 3 1 2 newel post. For all of your newel post needs head straight to pear stairs where we boast a wide variety of some of the most contemporary styles around.