How far apart should handrail supports be?

We recommend spacing the Brackets 36 to 48 inches apart. In most cases, it is desirable to transition the Handrail past the last stair with a horizontal rail of 6 to 12 inches. Some local codes require this extension be 12 inches. Contact your local authorities to confirm requirements.

What holds up a railing?

Baluster. A baluster is a short and decorative post, pillar, or column in a series that supports the top rail. You may hear a baluster referred to as a spindle, picket, or banister. Balusters can be made of wood, iron, or stone, amongst other materials.

What are rail brackets?

Handrail brackets are used to attach stairway railings to the wall of a stairway for safety and utility. Choose a classic brass stair rail bracket or an intricately designed iron bracket for an elegant, regal touch.

How many brackets should a handrail have?

Determine how many brackets you need. You need one at the top and one at the bottom. You also need additional brackets, spaced no more than 4 feet apart in the middle of the handrail to provide additional support.

How do I choose a handrail bracket?

You want one bracket at the beginning of the handrail, one at the top of the stairs and others no more than every four feet going up the entire flight. If you don’t use the proper number of handrail brackets along your stairs, the rail will be more likely to either unhinge or bend when pressure is put upon it.

What is a handrail support called?

Baluster
Baluster. The smaller vertical pieces in the balustrade that help support the handrail – also called spindles, pickets or uprights.

What are stair supports called?

A handrail, also called a bannister, is what people hold onto for support when going up and down the staircase. The handrail is fixed to vertical posts (balusters) or a wall up one or both sides of the staircase.

What are handrail brackets made of?

Brackets are used in the fabrication and construction of handrails for Stairway, Balcony, and Railing projects. The Brackets here are made of Steel & Cast Iron and are used to safely secure your handrail to the wall or other surface.

How many handrail brackets do I need?

How many brackets do you need for a handrail? When installing a handrail, you will require one handrail bracket at the top and another at the bottom of the rail. Extra brackets should also be installed in between the two main ones, normally spaced 48 inches apart (32 inches for round and oval handrails).