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| DIAGRAMS to illustrate
staircase terminology. |
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| FIELD:
The wrought iron design area between the cap of the handrail and the
bottom steel runner. |
| HANDRAIL:
The wood or metal portion of the railing which is held onto while walking,
climbing, or descending. Industry standards run from 1 /14" up to 2
1/4". |
|
PICKETS: The vertical design elements that are
positioned within the field to give the railing part of its design. |
| 4" BALL
RULE: None of the spaces within the field are large
enough so that a 4" ball can pass through them. This is a safety
feature to prevent children and small animals from becoming stuck. |
| A
LATERAL:
The curved portion of the cap rail and handrail that turns to meet the
newel post. |
| NEWEL
POST: The post at the bottom of the stairway at which the
handrail and top rail end. |
| UPPER AND
LOWER RAIL: The horizontal "bars" or lengths of steel
into which the field is built. |
