Stair Rail
Any rail section ascending a stair with balusters attached to the surface of treads
Rake Rail
Any rail section ascending a stair with a diagonal cap on a knee wall
Balcony Rail
Any level section of rail, typically protecting a well opening
Bottom Cap
Flat board with eased edges used with baluster attachment used on rake rails
Landing Tread
Top nosing of any stair and nosing used at bottom of balcony rails. Typically available in 3-1/2” and 5 1/2” widths.
Rosette
Small oval, round or rectangular decorative block of wood used for rail termination at a wall.
Half Newel
A newel post split down the center, used as a decorative rail termination at a wall.
Trophy Newel
Large ornamental posts often used at the base of a stair.
Fillet
Thin strip of wood used to fill in the slot of a grooved rail between balusters.
Stair Rail Code
34” to 38” from nosing of tread to top of rail.
Balcony Rail Code
36” minimum from floor surface to top of rail.
Volute/Turn Out
Curved rail fittings typically used to begin a run of rail, mounted above a bulnose step
Rail Bracket
Hardware used for attachment of a wall rail to a flat wall.
