Railings

By providing a sturdy surface to grip and a barrier between stairs and lower floor, railings make a stairway safe and easy to use. They are also central to a stairway’s architectural impact.

What we commonly refer to as a railing actually refers to a combination of components – in most cases, handrails (the smooth surface you hold on to), balusters (the vertical members that help support the handrail as well as restrict the size of the openings within the balustrade), and newels (the posts usually located at the beginning and end of a flight of stairs as well as at other key structural points). Each component comes with a wide variety of options. Glen Rock Stairs will assist you in selecting the styles and materials best suited for your project.

Railing Styles

Railing Styles

A fundamental decision concerning railing is how the handrail interacts with the posts... Learn More >

Railing Profiles

Railing Profiles

A profile is a cross section view that shows the contours of the milled wood. People select handrail profiles... Learn More >

Balusters

Balusters

Balusters are the vertical members that connect the step or stringer to the handrail. Along with the newel posts... Learn More >

Newels

Newels

Newels are the posts often found at the beginning and ending of a flight of stairs, as well as at other key structural points... Learn More >

Glossary

Glossary

When discussing stair options with your builder or architect, ordering components yourself, or understanding stair plans and quotations fully... Learn More >