NRS Healthcare Newel Post Grab Rail Right Handed

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A newel post is always a fixed length usually 750mm–850mm long (excluding the peg). The newel base makes up the remainder of the height of the newel post.

Ascending or Descending Direction: Stand at the bottom of the stairs and look up. If the stairs turn to the right as you ascend, or if they turn to the left as you descend, you will generally need a right newel rail. Conversely, if the stairs turn to the left as you ascend, or if they turn to the right as you descend, you will generally need a left newel rail. Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan SetsWhen using these rails you must consider the integrity and strength of the surface to which you are fixing them. For example, when fixed to wall tiles, the attachment of the tiles to the wall MUST be secure. Half newel posts are used to attach a balustrade to a landing wall. They also provide an attractive finish to the balustrade and help to tie-in the overall look of the staircase.

View a White Oak Stop Chamfered Newel Post here. You can find out more about oak stair parts by reading our frequently asked questions here. Continuous newel posts—This style of newel is used along with handrail fittings to create a continuous flowing handrail across the top of the newels post. Rather than having a square head at the top of the newel, it has a round peg which sits into a hole on the corresponding handrail fitting. Newel Post Location: Determine the location of the newel post at the bottom or top of the staircase. If the newel post is on the right side as you approach the stairs from a particular direction, you will typically need a right newel rail. Similarly, if the newel post is on the left side as you approach the stairs, you will generally need a left newel rail. Step by Step / A Guide for Replacing Stair Spindles, Newel Posts and Rails 4a - Fitting Spigot Newel Posts Suction grab rails attach to a smooth surface by forming a strong suction grip at each end. Some manufacturers state that they are not weight-bearing and are only intended to assist with balance. Others do not clearly state this, but give a weight limit for safe use. You are advised to read any guidance and seek further clarification if needed before you use these rails. They are highlighted as portable for visits and holidays.When you buy and fit new stair parts, you need to be aware of the building regulations related to stairs and ensure you comply with these. These are wall-fixed rails which run in one direction only. They can be fixed in a horizontal or a vertical position, or at an incline or angle. If you’re attaching a new newel post to an existing newel base, you’ll need to drill a new 50mm hole into the existing base before you can fit the peg to the newel post. You can do this with a 50mm drill bit or hole saw. The most common means of fixing a newel post to the floor is to use a newel post fastener, which secures a newel post to a timber joist through either concrete or wooden flooring. [8] In popular culture [ edit ]

A plastic coated steel construction gives the Newel Rail rigidity and durability, and allows for a comfortable grip. A newel, also called a central pole or support column, is the central supporting pillar of a staircase. It can also refer to an upright post that supports and/or terminates the handrail of a stair banister (the " newel post"). [1] [2] [3] In stairs having straight flights it is the principal post at the foot of the staircase, but the term can also be used for the intermediate posts on landings and at the top of a staircase. Although its primary purpose is structural, newels have long been adorned with decorative trim and designed in different architectural styles. [4] Measure the vertical distance between the grooves in the handrail and base rail - using the sliding bevel to mark this dimension on the spindle This section includes rails that can be used to provide support while climbing or descending the stairs. For more specific information or help regarding our balustrade/staircase products, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of our expert sales team on 01691 671020 for further assistance. 4b - Fitting the RailsFirstly, calculate how many spindles you will need - the general rule of thumb is to allow 2 spindles per tread, and one spindle for the treads adjacent to the newel posts / Tip: Your spindles should be placed no more than 4 inches apart Mandelstam M (2016) Legal framework for equipment provision guidelines. London: London Borough Occupational Therapy Management Group. (Type 2) This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Turned newels, like box newels, are offered in many variations. Usually, they are significantly thinner than box newels and may contain various kinds of rope twisting, fluting, and reeding. StairSupplies™ uses a precise, German engineered lathe for turned newels that is computer controlled for repeatable perfection. The turned newels are then hand sanded until they are completely smooth, offering no splinters or sharp corners. Turned newels, offered in any wood species, are the perfect statement piece at the beginning of a decorative stairway. They offer unique designs that, though often smaller than box newels, look perfect on an ornate stairway Floor to ceiling railsare vertical rails which are attached to both the floor and the ceiling. They can be held at any point up the bar for general support and can be useful in the process of standing up/sitting down.