Iron Baluster Installation 3 Newel Post Installation: 3 Newel Post Installation: Before preceding with the following steps, the handrail height should already be determined. Post-to-Post Over-the-Post Iron Baluster Read all the steps below before beginning installation. Check out our “How-To Build a Staircase Like a Pro” fold out brochure or www.sure-wood.com for moreStarting detailed Newelinstallation Height Assemble the Handrail: Rail Bolt Installation instructions. With newel in position where it is to be mounted, slide short end of framing square along Installation slope of stairway. Apply glue to ends. Assemble and install Post-to-Post Over-the-Post nut. Tighten nut with wrench. Fill access hole with wood plug. Wall Wall Rail Rail Rake A) Slide into post as B) Measure down 1" from top shown. Make mark. of newel square. Make mark. Handrail Level Run Level Run A B Handrail Handrail C) The difference between the two marks "A" and "B" is what 1/4”Dia. Rail 3/8” Dia. 1” Dia. Rosette Assemble the handrail on top of Hole Bolt Hole Hole Rake will be cut off bottom of newel. the stair treads prior to installing Rosette Proceed with newel installation Handrail the newel posts. Use rail bolts and glue at each fitting connection. Pin Top Complete instructions are included Balusters Landing with fittings. Newel Post . Nut & C Washer 2 1/8” 15/16” 1 3/8” Radius End Newel Starting Step Landing Newel Height Measure and Trim Newel Posts A) Height of the A B The rake rail height should be between 1 Tread and Riser Installation: handrail should be 36”– 42” (H1) (check local building codes). between 36” and To properly install solid oak treads and risers, you must first remove the existing steps to Center the assembled handrail over the 42". Check local 1" from top ofnewel locations. Measure the distance expose the rough framing. Leave the beginning riser at base of steps (A).building Measure codes. and square part of cut each step separately to ensure tight fit. (B). Pre-drill, apply constructionB) Place adhesive the top and newel between the tread and the bottom of nail into place. For added strength, screw treads to risers from behind (C). Complete each of the handrail one the handrail fitting (A1 and A2). Also step before continuing on to next step. *Check local building codes 36” to 41” inch below the top measure the rake rail thickness (T1). above for proper handrail height. front edge block of the newel.36" Use the following formula to calculate of tread to 42" the starting newel height. above front of H1 + A1 – T1 = Starting Newel Height ABC tread If the newel starts from the floor Nosing Overhang equals the tread thickness or a lower tread, add that distance as well.

Newel Post Attachment EZLock Keylock Trim and Fasten the Wood 101 Newel Newel Post Newel Posts using Plugs Post Plate Fastener one of these methods J-Anchor Sure-Tite Newel with Molding Lag Bolts Fastener Fastener Marking Your Staircase for Installation 2 Basic Layout: Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings. Carefully mark Newel and Baluster positions and center-lines. 4 Measure and Trim Balusters Using newels as guides, mark handrail Using a plum bob, line up with and cut to proper length. Follow the holes in the treads and mark Mark baluster placement on treads allowing for equal spacing while following your Post-to-PostPost-to-Post Over-the-Post instructions for attaching newels and original design. Drill holes* using 5/8" drill bit a minimum of 3/4" deep into stair the handrail for the top of the temporarily install handrail. baluster. Drill holes using 5/8" The balustrade treads. Make sure to keep the depths consistent. center-line and newel drill bit a minimum of 3/4" deep center-points should be Mark Position of into handrail. Landing Newel laid out. On a knee-wall Mark Position of and Center-line stair, the balustrade Landing Newel and Mark and should be centered Cut Here Center-line on the knee-wall. On an open-tread stair, the center-line should be 1/2 of the baluster square in from the face of the stringer (i.e. 5/8” Baluster Center-line for a 1-1/4” baluster). Baluster Center-line Face of Stringer

Face of Stringer Mark Position of Baluster Center-point* Mark Position of Baluster Center-point* Starting Newel Starting Newel SUREWOOD~LNL *Note: a. 1/2” balusters require 5/8” holes. *Metal balusters should be installed no wider than 4” b. 5/8” balusters require 7/8” holes. on center, so that a 4” sphere cannot pass through anywhere along the handrail. Check your local building codes to ensure compliance. A “How-To” Guide for the

Turnout Starting Fitting Layout Starting Easing Fitting5 LayoutTrim and Install Balusters Follow the instruction on the other side of this brochure to trim and install your Iron balusters.installation of iron balusters. Wood-to-Iron Retrofit injustaday! Installing New Iron Balusters Add theEleganceofIron toyourhome. Replacing Wood Balusters with Iron Balusters Trim Iron Balusters to fit. Install and Secure Balusters 6. Before placing the balusters in Two Methods for the Removal of 1. Using a metal tape measure, Choose your look ... measure the distance from the staircase, top and bottom Old Balusters: the front hole in the stair tread “shoes” must be inserted to the corresponding hole in on both ends. Loosen set Rake the bottom of the handrail. screws to insert baluster Shoe 1st Method: It may be necessary to drill ends. Face set screws in the hole deeper into the same direction. 1. A firm twist of the baluster handrail to accommodate the 7. A RAKE shoe should be may be all that is necessary baluster. Be careful to NOT placed at the top (Pin end) of to remove baluster from drill through top of handrail. each baluster. A FLAT shoe Flat tread and handrail. Remove will go at the cut end of each Shoe any nails remaining or baluster. Tighten in place a fasteners. 2. Do this same procedure few inches from each end. 2. Once loosened, lift the for the all holes in the This keeps them secure during baluster up into the handrail, stair tread. placement of the baluster. enough to clear the stair tread at the bottom, and then tilt it to the side and pull 8. Make sure the “rake” of the Rake out from the handrail. 3. To each of these measurements add 1½”. shoe coincides with the angle of the handrail. The angle of Example: 35” + 1½” = 36 -½” 3. If glue and/or wood still the rake shoes may have to 2 Balusters per step* Single Double remains in the holes, a This is your baluster length. be adjusted with a grinder or Basket Basket drill with a 1/2” bit can belt sander for the best fit. Baluster Baluster be used to remove any excess.* Trim 35” TIP: Test-fit all balusters and before securing with epoxy. discard The measurement from the top 2nd Method this of the stair tread to the bottom section of the handrail. 9. Following manufacturers 1. Cut baluster in half with a Add instructions, place epoxy in 36½” hand or power saw. 1½” the stair tread hole and some This is the length to on the Pin Top of the baluster. which you trim the baluster. 2. Twist each half to loosen. 4. Using the above measurement, 10. Place the Pin Top into the cut the baluster to the length handrail hole first and then into needed. Be sure to cut from the the stair tread hole. Straighten 3. Remove each half of the bottom of your baluster. The top baluster once inserted. The baluster from the stair tread is the end with the rounded tip. Pin Top should press firmly and handrail, and any nails Baluster Top against the front of the remaining or fasteners. handrail hole,making sure that 5. A Chop Saw with a metal- the flat shoe at the bottom cutting blade is the preferred squares up with the front of 4. If glue and/or wood still way to cut the iron balusters. the step. 3 Balusters per step* Single Double remains in the holes, a Take care when marking and Twist Twist drill with a 1/2” bit can cutting the balusters. Use safety Baluster Baluster be used to remove any glasses and follow proper 11. Once the epoxy has set, the excess.* safety precautions while cutting rake and flat shoes can be put balusters. Note: Iron can be into position and secured with *Note: a. 1/2” balusters require 5/8” holes. extremely hot after cutting. an allen wrench. Rake Shoe Flat Shoe b. 5/8” balusters require 7/8” holes.

*Check local building codes to ensure compliance SOM300114 Effective 11/20/2006 rev062010