Iron Tear Sheet 10-22-04.indd - surewood-lnl

Iron Baluster Installation
Before preceding with the following steps, the handrail height should already be determined. Read all the steps below before beginning
installation. Check out our
installation instructions.
“How-To Build a Staircase Like a Pro” fold out brochure or www.sure-wood.com for more detailed
Wall
Rail
Wall
Rail
Level Run
Handrail
Level Run
Handrail
Rosette
Rake Run
Handrail
Rosette
Rake
Handrail
Pin Top
Balusters
Landing
Newel
Post
Radius End
Starting Step
Newel
1 Identify Your Type of Staircase:
“L”-Shaped
C
“U”-Shaped
Landing
C
Straight
Landing
C
Landing
B+D
B+F
B+F
B+D
B+F
B+F
B+D
B+E
C
A+G
A+G
A+G A+G
A+G
A+G
A+G
A+G
A+G
2 Tread and Riser Installation:
A. To properly install solid oak
B. Measure and cut each step
C. Pre-drill, apply construction adhesive
treads and risers, you must first
separately to ensure tight fit. Start
and nail into place. For added strength,
remove the existing steps to expose
at the bottom and work your way
screw treads to risers from behind.
the rough framing. Leave the
to the top of the staircase.
*Complete each step before continuing
beginning riser at base of steps.
Marking Your Staircase for Installation
on to next step.
Nosing overhang
equals the tread
thickness
3 Basic Layout:
Marking Your Staircase for Installation
• Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings.
• Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings.
• Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and centerlines.
• Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and centerlines.
The balustrade centerline and newel centerpoints should be laid out.
On an open-tread stair, the centerline should be 1/2 of the baluster
square in from the face of the stringer; i.e.” 5/8” for a 1-1/4” baluster.
Mark Position
of Landing
Newel and
Centerpoint
Mark
Position of
Landing
Newel and
Baluster
Centerline
Face of Stringer
Mark Position
of Baluster
Centerpoint
Starting
Newel
B+F
B+F
B+E
C A+D
C
A+D
A+G
Landing
Landing
Balustrade
Centerline
Face of Stringer
Mark Position
of Baluster
Centerpoints
Turnout Starting Fitting Layout
Starting
Newel
Starting Easing Fitting Layout
A+G
4 Newel Post Installation:
Starting Newel Height
Check local building codes
for proper handrail height.
With newel in position where
it is to be mounted, slide short
Landing Newel Height
A) Height of the
end of framing square along
handrail should be
slope of stairway.
A
square. Make mark.
3/8” Dia.
Hole
2 1/8”
41". Check local
building codes.
36"
to 41"
above
front of
tread
15/16”
d. Fill access hole with wood plug
1 3/8”
handrail one inch below
B
the top of the square
part of the newel.
B
1" from
top of
square
part of
newel
C
• Assemble the handrail on top of the stair treads
Measure and Trim Newel Posts
prior to installing the newel posts.
• The handrail height should be between
• Use rail bolts and glue at each fitting connection.
36” and 41” depending on local
• Complete intructions are included with fittings.
building codes.
36” to
41”
above
front
edge
of
tread
• Center the assembled handrail over the
Newel Post Attachment
Trim and Fasten the Newel Posts
Newel Post Attachment
Trim and Fasten the Newel Posts
A2
newel locations.
• The distance between the top of the
tread and the bottom of the handrail
newel installation.
fitting (A1 and A2) is used to calculate
the length of the starting newel.
Wood
Plugs
Lag Bolts
J-Anchor
with Molding
Wood
Plugs
Lag Bolts
J-Anchor
with Molding
lower tread, add that distance as well.
Using newels
as guides, mark
handrail and cut to
proper length. Follow
instructions for
attaching newels and
temporarily install
handrail.
Using a plum
bob, line up with
the holes in the
treads and mark the
handrail for the top
of the baluster. Drill
holes using 5/8"
drill bit a minimum
of 3/4" deep into
handrail.
Mark and
Cut Here
Trim and Install Balusters
Using a metal tape measure, measure
the distance from the front hole in the
stair tread to the corresponding hole in
the bottom of the handrail.
Do this same procedure for the back
hole in the stair tread.
A Chop Saw with a diamond blade is the preferred way to cut the
iron balusters. Take care when marking and cutting the balusters.
Use proper safety precautions when doing this step. Take your time
and use a slow firm downward pressure to keep from chipping the
cutting disc.
To each of these measurements add 1-1/2”.
Example:
A1
• If the newel starts from the floor or a
Measure and Trim Balusters
Mark baluster placement on treads
allowing for equal spacing while
following your original design.
Drill holes using 5/8" drill bit a
minimum of 3/4" deep into stair
treads. Make sure to keep the
depths consistent.
6
a. Apply glue to ends.
c. Tighten nut with wrench.
of newel. Proceed with
5
Rail Bolt Installation
1” Dia.
Hole
b. Assemble and install nut.
between the two marks
will be cut off bottom
Rail
Bolt
Nut
C) The difference
"A" and "B" is what
Hole
A
B) Place the top of the
B) Measure down
1" from top of newel
1/4”Dia.
between 36” and
A) Slide into post as shown.
Make mark.
Assemble the Handrail:
35” + 1/1/2” = 36 -1/2”
This is your baluster height.
Using the above measurement, we determine the amount to cut off the
baluster to create the perfect height. By subtracting the desired height from
the baluster height (44”) we get the measurement to cut off the bottom of
the baluster.
BACK
Example:
44” - 36 -1/2” = 7-1/2” to cut
FRONT
Attach top and bottom
shoes ( if used) before
setting balusters in place.
Iron balusters are installed
first with epoxy* in the stair
tread. Then epoxy is applied
to the tops and the handrail
is lowered down onto them.
Secure handrail to newel
posts.
Also Available:
Newels
Using an allen
wrench, secure each
top shoe against the
rail and each bottom
shoe against the
tread.
*Household GOOP™ is a convenient epoxy for this project.
Balusters
A-01 A-02 A-03
A-60 A-61 A-04 A-05 A-06 A-07
A-56
Baluster Shoes
L-01 L-11
S-06N
NC-101
AK-01
S-904 S-900
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