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Stairs and Railings

Treads, risers, skirts, newels, guards and handrails. Stairs are finish carpentry with life-safety consequences. Existing geometry, local code requirements and the selected guard system shape what can be changed.

Close view of carefully fitted finish carpentry

Plan the work

Measure every rise and run, not only one. Document landings, headroom, wall conditions and guard openings, then confirm code and permit requirements with the applicable authority.

Define the scope

Define whether work is cosmetic cladding or structural alteration. State wood species, nosing, finish, baluster system, wall rail, demolition and temporary access.

Useful information for an enquiry

Include the project location, current photos, plans if available, approximate dimensions, desired finish and timing. For renovations, show adjacent surfaces that remain.

What careful installation involves

Consistent finished riser heights are essential. Components are fitted from verified control points; guards and rails require fastening into suitable structure, not finish surfaces alone.

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