Stairscapes - Over-the-Post Fittings Page 13

OVER-THE-POST FITTINGS W

The following fittings are available for the rails indicated below:

Traditional 7000 for 6010 rail

Traditional (Wide) 7200 for 6210 rail

Mountain 7400 for 6410 rail

When two numbers are indicated for a fitting, the higher number is for the right-hand version, and the lower number is for the left-hand version.

Return End

7009, 7209, 7409

Return ends are small fittings that end a length of rail. Often used on level handrails when used as wall rails.

Starting Easing With Cap

7010, 7210, 7410

The most basic method of starting an over-the-post stairway.

90° Up-Easing

7014, 7214, 7414

This fitting makes a tight 90° up-turn between horizontal and vertical sections of rail.

Starting Easing With Return End

7015

Starting easings with return ends are frequently used to provide a starting for an angled handrail used as a wall rail.

Over-Easing With Return End

7016

Over-easings with return ends are frequently used to provide an ending for an angled handrail used as a wall rail.

7030 or 7035 Volute

7030 or 7035, 7230 or 7235, 7430 or 7435

This volute is the most dramatic method available to start a stairway. It requires a volute newel, five additional balusters, and a starting step.

Turnout and Short Turnout*

7040 or 7045, 7240 or 7245, 7440 or 7445, 7041 or 7046*, 7241 or 7246*

Turnouts are elegant methods to start a stairway when a little extra flair is desired. Requires a turnout newel, an extra baluster, and a starting step.

2-Riser Gooseneck With Up-Easing

7050 or 7055, 7250 or 7255, 7450 or 7455

Used at the turning point of a stairway where a landing is involved to connect two angled sections of rail.