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Components of a Stairs and Rails System

If you have never been involved in construction, remodeling, or interior design, chances are you have never heard stairs and rails jargon. We made it easier for you and created a list of components of a stairs and rails system to have a better idea of what you are looking for.

Components of a Stair and Rails System

Here are a few keywords that will help you understand what your contractor is saying, or better yet, allow you to speak with confidence when you ask for a quote.

1. Tread

A tread is the top surface of a stair upon which the foot is placed.

2. Riser

The riser is the vertical face of a step.

3. Step

The step is the unit of a stair, consisting of a riser and a tread.

4. Stringers

The stringers are the inclined boards in which the treads and risers are enclosed.

5. Handrail

The handrail is the gripping surface where you hold on to for support. The handrail is molded following the pitch of the staircase and connects to the top of the balustrade.

6. Newels

Newels are a solid rectangular or circular section of a vertical post at the center and at regular turns and junctions of the rail system. Also known as posts, they are the support system of the handrail.

7. Balusters

Balusters are a turned, carved, and typically decorative vertical section placed between the handrail and the stair tread or stair stringer used to fill the open area between these two elements. It adds safety, support. And stability to the balustrade.

For a more modern look, balusters can be installed in a horizontal position. Check out our stainless steel balusters in this beautiful railing renovation in this Boca Raton, Florida, home. 

8. Balustrade

The framework is formed by the combination of rail, newels, and balusters.

9. Fittings

These are the fixtures added to the sections of a handrail. Used at the beginning and end of a balustrade or wherever the handrail changes height or direction.

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A Step Above Stairs and Rails, LLC.

1399 SW 30th Ave
#4,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
Phone: 5617140646

February 17, 2017 ·

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Michael JacobsMichael Jacobs
18:19 07 Nov 21
Ken and crew were on the money without glass and brushed stainless rail system in our new home. The... quality of the materials and installation was top notch…and at a very fair price. This is the company to use whether your project is big or small.read more
Marlene CrossMarlene Cross
02:43 03 Oct 21
The new staircase banister they built was a masterpiece. I watched as they created a beautiful... finished product. They were like artists figuring out how they were going to put my new staircase into the confines of my previous one. They certainly demonstrated pride in their work They were so clean and always vacuumed while they were cutting wood In order to eliminate the dust. All three of the men working here were so pleasant to have around and I loved the finished product. I would recommend A step above Stairs and Rails highly.read more
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The Best of the Best! High quality, efficient well organized team.On time excellent result. I... have no hesitation in thoroughly recommendingthis vendor. A pleasure to do business with them.read more
Kathryn MatthewsKathryn Matthews
01:55 28 Feb 20
Mid-November 2019 we gave Ken our $4,000 deposit and the mahogany wood to make our new stair... railings. He said he could deliver in 3 weeks. Since then there has been little if no contact. We really liked him and believed he would deliver. After many calls and texts that have not been returned we are hoping that there might be a good excuse (health, emergency, etc.). I will gladly update this review if he comes through because I do not want to mistakenly ruin someone's reputation. All we can go on at this point is that we are out money and materials and no contact from Ken. Ken--if you are out there please contact us.Update--The owner has contacted us and said he would get back to us on Thursday when we hope that he will either convince us that he will complete the project to our satisfaction or return our money and materials. Again, my intent is not to misrepresent the situation but to get a resolution that is suitable for all parties. .I will continue to update as necessary. I am hopeful.Feb 22. 2020--Update. Ken has successfully installed our stair railings and it is everything we had hoped for. It is beautifully designed and professionally installed. We were sorry to have hear of his recent health issues and really appreciated him making the extra effort to complete our install. We are now very happy and wish Ken and his business success. Thank you!!read more
Martin WieMartin Wie
13:26 08 Feb 19
Ken did an excellent job for me building a new stair rail for our house in Ocean... Ridge.Professional and dedicated to his craft. I will certainly work with him in the future.read more
Sara GrantSara Grant
01:09 16 Aug 17
Ken replaced our old wooden stair railing with a new beautiful railing with iron balusters. He was... professional and the quality of his work was incredible. The stairway quickly be an the focal point of our home and I can't think of a single person who's entered our home without complimenting the beautiful stairway. I would highly recommend Ken to anyone. Thank you again!!!read more
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