Rail Bolt
A bolt used to attach two pieces of rail.
Rail Fittings
Fittings are used in an over-the-post system for a continuous handrail appearance through turns and changes in elevation.
Rake
The angle of ascent of a stairway. This is determined by the rise and run.
Return, Mitered
Tread nosing applied to the outside of an open tread to cover end grain.
Rise
The vertical measurement from the top of one tread to the top of the next tread.
Rosette
A small, decorative piece of wood placed between the end of a handrail and a wall.
Run
The front to back depth of a stair step.
Shoe Rail
A piece of wood running along the floor or on top of a pony wall which is plowed for the insertion of balusters and fillet.
Skirt Board
A piece of decorative wood attached to the wall (open and/or wall side). (click here for picture)
Spiral Stairway
A curved stairway which is mounted on a central pole rather than on stringers.
Stair Direction
Either right-or-left-hand. Determined by what side is open when facing it from the bottom.
Starting Easing
A handrail fitting which is used at the bottom of a stairway with a starting new
Starting Newel
The newel used at the bottom of a stairway.
Stringers
The supporting members which run the length of the stairway on which treads, risers, and balustrade are mounted.
Tandem Cap
A straight level handrail fitting with a newel cap. Tandem caps generally are used on newels in long stretches of balcony handrail.
Tread
The horizontal component of a step upon which one walks.
Tread Cap
A short piece of tread at the edge of the stair tread to simulate full wood steps when carpet comes down the middle of the steps.
Tread, Pie
Tread with a greater run on one side than the other ("pie" shape). Winder treads are used on Circular, Spiral staircases.
Turnout
A handrail fitting used on a starting newel which curves away from the stairway. This is a small curve. Can be a left or a right.
Up Easing
A handrail fitting which joins two handrails or fittings at different angles in a graceful, pleasing manner.
Volute
A handrail fitting used on a starting newel with balusters that turn away from the stairway in a circular fashion. This also needs a bull nose starting step. Can be a left or a right.
Wall Rail
A handrail which is mounted on a wall and supported by wall rail brackets only.
Wall Rail Brackets
Metal or brass supports for wall rail.

Prices on this site are subject to change without notice: We try to update our pricing as often as possible but are not always able to do so. Please call for current pricing.