BALUSTERS: The vertical posts which support the railing of the staircase. The term "Balustrade" refers to the baluster and rail system.
COVE MOULDING:
Decorative strip which when attached to the underside of the tread nosing, covers the joint between the tread and riser.
FILLET: Strips which fill the plow between balusters on plowed handrail & shoe rail.
FITTINGS: The stair parts used to form a smooth transition when the handrail changes height or makes a turn at a landing or a balcony.
HANDRAILS: The horizontal or rake member of a balustrade system. It sits on top of the balusters and is supported by newel posts.
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NEWELS: Larger and heavier than the balusters, newels are located at the bottom and top of a staircase and at turns and critical support areas of balcony rails.
NOSING: The portion of a tread or landing tread which protrudes beyond the face of the riser.
RISERS: The vertical components of a stair which support the treads.
SHOE RAIL: A piece running along the floor which is plowed for the insertion of balusters and fillets.
STARTING STEPS: The first tread and riser at the bottom of the staircase.
TREADS: The horizontal portion of the staircase. |
