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Stairs & Railings

Stairways often set the tone of a home. Whether you are looking to match the stylings of a 1900’s center entrance colonial, create drama and elegance with a grand sweeping curved staircase, or achieve modern simplicity with an iron or cable rail balustrade, we are here to help you accomplish your vision.

STAIR STYLES

Open Stairs

Stringers & ends of treads sit outside supporting wall, balusters sit on treads

Closed Stairs

Stringers & treads sit inside wall, wall handrail only

Closed Stairs w/ Knee Wall

Stringers & Treads sit inside of short wall, but rail system w/ balusters still used

Break Open Stairs

Stringers & treads start on inside of wall & transition or "break" to outside of wall

BALUSTRADE STYLES

Post-To-Post

Railing travels between newel posts and into block on side of newel post
can use wood or iron balusters

Over-The-Post

Railing travels on top of newel posts using fittings to fasten to top
can use wood or iron balusters

Wall Rail

Railing attached directly to wall, no newel posts, no balusters

PARTS AND PIECES

Once you have determined your Stair & Balustrade Style, it’s time to pick the Parts & Pieces, here are some ideas to get started.

Newel

Turned

Box

Hand Rail

Contemporary

Decorative

Traditional

Baluster

Pin-Top

Square Top

Iron

Cable

Species/Finishes

Beech

Cherry

Hickory

Mahogany

Beech

Oak

Primed

Walnut

Design Elements

Baluster Pattern

Rosette vs. Half Newel

Tread Brackets

Iron

MIX AND MATCH

Painted vs. Stained, iron vs. wood, and everything in between. The ability to personalize your staircase and balustrade has never been easier. Find your inspiration and define your style.

CUSTOM OPTIONS

For those that are looking for something a little different, our mill is ready for the challenge. Our craftsmen will construct just about anything you can dream up.

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STAIR GLOSSARY

Over-The-Post

Post-To-Post