How tall should a box newel post be?
Designs for newel posts are governed by the International Residential Code (IRC), which says handrail heights must be between 34 and 38 inches.
Why is it called a newel post?
Originally, a newel was the central post of a winding or circular stairway. If such a stairway has no central post, it is said to be of hollow-newel construction. In Gothic architecture a post used to support a vaulted-arch roof was sometimes called a newel.
How far apart can Newels be?
Therefore, if you have a sixteen-foot balcony, you will need three newel posts, one at the beginning, one in the middle, and one at the end. But if the balcony is eighteen feet, then it would require four newel posts as the distance between each post would be greater than eight feet if only three newel posts were used.
What are Newels and balusters?
Newels have added weight and are seen as the support system for your staircase. The thicker posts support the handrail, while the balusters fill out the rest. Balusters are used in succession to create a balustrade, or a line of balusters. Each post contributes to the look and feel of your home’s staircase.
Can you cut a newel post?
Newel base—The square part at the bottom of the newel post. It has a shaped top and a pre-drilled 50mm hole. The 50mm diameter peg on the newel post sits inside this hole. If you’re cutting down an existing newel post, don’t cut it too short as newel posts come in fixed lengths.
How tall is a normal newel post?
HEIGHT: You can typically find 42″, 43 1/2″, 48″ & 55″ lengths although the most common on the market are a 42″ or 48″ wood newel.
What do you call the end of a banister?
A newel, also called a central pole or support column, is the central supporting pillar of a staircase. It can also refer to an upright post that supports and/or terminates the handrail of a stair banister (the “newel post”).
Where are Squaresquare newel posts made?
Square newel posts are sold unfinished and manufactured by Kinzel Wood Products. Proudly Made in USA. Please contact us about custom sizes 1-866-683-2025. The newel posts look better than we had hoped!
Why choose direct stair parts’ wooden newels?
Direct Stair Parts offers some of the best wooden newel posts on the internet. Our prices are the lowest you can find anywhere online. In addition to the extremely affordable prices, Direct Stair Parts’ wooden newels are crafted into some of the finest quality products when it comes to stairs.
What kind of wood do you use for stair box newels?
We can provide wood stair box newels in many different species of wood, including Red Oak, Maple, Brazilian Cherry, American Cherry, Beech, Walnut, Hickory, Poplar, Mahogany and Primed White. Please see our stair hardware section for our box newel post fastening system which is an easy way to securely fasten any of our wood box newels.
How do I choose the best newel posts for stairs?
The perfect newel post should provide the right amount of support to your stair’s handrail. Newel posts can also be designed to add more aesthetic value to the room. Direct Stair Parts offers all of these things!