What are the pieces of a stair railing called?

What are the pieces of a stair railing called?

Balustrade. The collective name for the parts on a complete staircase, i.e. handrail, base rail, spindles, newel posts etc. Balustrade parts are available in wood, glass and metal.

What do you call the rail at the top of the stairs?

At the top of the stairs, the horizontal portion of the railing is called a “over easing”.

Is it a legal requirement to have a handrail on stairs UK?

Stairs should have a handrail on at least one side if they are less than 1metre wide, or both sides if they are wider. Stairs do not need a handrail on the bottom two steps. In all the buildings handrail height should be between 900mm and 1000mm measured from the top of the handrail to the pitch line.

What are the parts of a staircase banister?

Banister. The banister refers to the system of parts that combine to make the stairway. A banister is usually the combination of handrail, newels, stair treads, balusters and assorted trim pieces. A banister is installed by stair professionals, trim carpenters or skilled do it yourselfers.

What holds a staircase up?

The rail is the part of the railing system that you touch with your hand as you go up and down a stair. The post (also called a newel) is the vertical structure that connects the stair or floor to the railing system.

What is the wall above the stairs called?

Kneewall. A framed wall slightly above the noses of the stair treads with its top running parallel with the incline of the stair resulting in a closed stair – also called a pony wall or stub wall.

What’s the difference between a spindle and a baluster?

A baluster and spindle is actually almost the same thing, but the word spindle is more commonly used because it is easier to remember and say. Balusters usually rest on a footing; this could be a step, floor or deck, whereas, spindles are supported by a horizontal rail at the bottom that is attached to the posts.

Is it illegal not to have a handrail on stairs?

Handrails are mandatory. Stairs should have a handrail on at least one side if they are less than one metre wide, and on both sides if wider than this.

Does a handrail have to be continuous UK?

The handrail on stairs and landings should be continuous, should begin 300mm before the first riser on stairs and extend the top riser by 300mm. At the end of the run the railing can sweep toward the wall, or sweep to join the lower rail.