A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent inju
Bannister vs. Banister — What's the Difference? By Fiza Rafique & Maham Liaqat— Updated on March 28, 2024 Bannister and banister refer to the same structure: a handrail with its supporting posts, but "banister" is the more commonly used spelling. Difference Between Bannister and Banister...
Staircase The HUF staircase, as a single-flight or split stairway, consists of stringers, mortised steps and a glazed banister made of transparent safety glass and topped with a rounded handrail made of laminated timber. All wooden elements are finished in HUF colours. The steps and landing are...
It’s a different take on traditional box newels, but the Craftsman Series Box Newels are perfect for modern, contemporary stairways.Volutes, the swirl on the handrail you see at the bottom, are very commonly used with our turned newels. This project uses a beautiful 4010 Pin Top from the...
A module in stairway construction. The carpenter measured the space for the final stair. 4 Staircase A sequence of steps with additional features like handrails. They renovated the staircase to include a more secure handrail system. 5 Stair A set of steps leading from one floor of a building...
A flight of stairs; a stairway. Ramp A mobile staircase by which passengers board and leave an aircraft. Staircase A connected set of flights of stairs; a stairwell. Ramp A concave bend of a handrail where a sharp change in level or direction occurs, as at a stair landing. Staircase A ...
She held onto the handrail as she descended the icy stairs. 2 Ladder A piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something. Stairs Stairs, a stairway, a staircase, a stairwell, or a fli...
The building code requires a handrail for every stair. 6 Ladder A series of rungs or steps that can be ascended or descended. He placed the ladder against the wall to paint the trim. 1 Stair One step in a flight of stairs. Be careful not to trip on the broken stair. 4 Ladder A ...