Since 1926, the design and art of custom stair building has been integral to our family heritage. Nearly one hundred years later, we remain committed to traditional joinery and time tested methods. Modern processes in design, tooling, adhesives and finishes only add to the integrity of this classic construction. In the construction process, closed stringers are housed to receive treads and risers which are secured by a traditional wedge system. Treads secure balusters in place with their dovetail pins which are trimmed with a return nosing.
Our wood railings are made of solid stock whether straight, curved or twisting on a rake of a staircase. Each railing section and fitting is connected to the next via rail bolt and (2) registration dowel pins. Custom knives and tooling are implemented to create a railing of any size or shape specified. Traditional wreath and volute fittings are hand crafted and carved when machinery cannot meet the task. Architectural shop drawings as well as 3d modeling are generated during the design process to help our clients visualize the end result and define the final installation.
Stair & Rail Terminology
Rail Easing: rail fitting which transitions via radius from level to either up or down rake pitch (replace image)
Level Return & Level Wall Return: rail fitting that turns 90deg via radius bend within a run or terminates into a wall (replace image)
Ascending Volute: rail fitting at starter bullnose tread with twisting easing that wraps into a terminating scroll and newel post below
Curved Twisted Rake Rail: rake rail sections that follow the curvature of stringer below
Gooseneck: rail fitting which transitions via radius from rake pitch to vertical and connects to a level section via 45deg miter
Gooseneck Wall Return:
rail fitting which transitions via radius from rake pitch to vertical and connects to a level wall return via 45deg miter
Wall Return Easing: rail fitting which transitions via radius from either up or down rake pitch to level returning 90deg via radius into a wall
Landing Wreath: 2 connected 180deg twisting return easing sections
that oppose one another at a landing between two stair flights
Stairbuilding Gallery
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