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Balusters: Vertical posts which help support the handrail and compromise an internal design element in the formation of the balustrade.
Balustrade: Refers to the collection of newels, balusters and handrail on a staircase.
Bullnose: Used as a starting step – a tread and riser assembly that has one or both sides finished in a radius.
Fittings: Specially designed stair parts that provide a smooth transition during handrail height changes or handrail directional changes. Examples: volutes, turnouts, starting easings, and goosenecks.
Gooseneck: A handrail fitting used at a landing or balcony to complete a smooth transition between varying heights. |
Handrail: The horizontal member of a balustrade system that sits on top of the balusters and is supported by the newel posts.
Landing Newel: A newel post positioned at a landing or balcony.
Level Quarter Turn: A level handrail fitting that turns 90 degrees.
Newel Posts: Larger in diameter than balusters, newel posts form the major support of the balustrade system.
Over-the-Post: A balustrade system that utilizes fittings to smoothly transition over newel posts forming a fluid line of continuous handrail.
Post-to-Post: A balustrade system with handrail that runs between finial-topped newel posts. |
Riser: The vertical boards positioned between steps.
Rosette: A decorative piece of wood that ends the handrail into the wall.
Starting Newel: The first newel used at the bottom of the staircase.
Starting Step: The first tread and riser at the bottom of the staircase.
Tread: The horizontal member of the staircase that forms the position of the stair upon which one walks.
Tread Bracket: A decorative molding that is fastened to the outside of the stringer.
Volute: A handrail fitting that is typically used on a Pin Top starting newel and curves away from the stair in a circular manner. |