How Do You Build A Wood Stair Rail?
Building a wooden stair rail can be a complicated process. It requires some knowledge of carpentry before you tackle the installation, but the results can be a beautiful hand-built rail that will last for years against even the toughest level of everyday use. The rail can be built entirely with tools and equipment found at most home improvement stores. Check local building codes to determine the necessary height of the railing and the spacing needed for the balusters (the small vertical posts that support the upper rail). Design your railing with these requirements in mind. The railing should be designed with an eye towards fitting in seamlessly with the design of the rest of the staircase and the home. Install the post by positioning it on the tread of the lowest step of the stair and tracing around the base. Use a jigsaw blade to cut the hole for the post. Slip the post through the hole and then use a post level to check that the post is vertically level. Secure the post to the stair
