Building Handrails For Basement Stairs

The treads are the horizontal parts that you step on.

Building handrails for basement stairs.

Building supplies stairs railings interior railings stair parts handrails. Handrail height must be between 34 and 38 from the sloped plane adjoining the tread nosing or finished surface of the ramp slope. Above the front edge of the stair nosings. 2 25 in x 12 ft unfinished red oak handrail.

The handrail is a custom build that uses the top fix rail assembly the standard railing flange and wall mounted handrail bracket. We chose 36 in. Use the surewood lnl unfinished red oak wall use the surewood lnl unfinished red oak wall handrail to help add safety and stability to your stairs. To meet building code requirements the stair railing should be mounted so that the top of the handrail height is 34 to 38 in.

Handrails must be provided on at least one side of each flight of stairs with 4 or more risers those are the vertical parts of the steps. Step 3 below shows how to find this wall mounted handrail height point at the top of the stair. This wooden handrail can be stained or painted to help match your chosen location. The railing was built using our 518 surface mount railing kit.

For pricing and availability. This railing was built by robert in pittsburgh pennsylvania to accompany the brick pathway staircase leading up to his home.