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Apex Carpentry provides Utah with the best stair rails and stairs.

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Stair Rail
A properly designed stair rail will give your house some real style and will be the focal point of your home. We have the experience and knowledge to build a stair way that will reflect your style and will add value to your home. We have a wide selection of material and styles for you to choose from that will meet your budget and preference. We have helped many Utah home owners upgrade their homes and make them more inviting. We can help you design the style that is just right for you and our quality is top notch. We are committed to giving you the best service and want your complete satisfaction. Stair railings are an important safety item in homes and we design all stairs to meet codes and protect your family.
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Alder Stair Railing


There are many styles of hand rails to choose from. Box newel posts are very popular in Utah and come in many sizes and designs, or you can use traditional turned posts. You can use metal or wood balusters or a combination of the two. We can make your stair rail unique and fit your personality. Wood stairs give your home an elegant look and add value. We can install hardwood stair treads and risers or tread caps with carpet down the center.You can see from many of our recent projects that we can provide you with a wide variety of materials. We take pride in our work we offer you a great value.


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Stair rail glossary

Baluster: The vertical stair parts arranged every few inches apart, They are the main parts on the railing. Baluster can be wood or metal and come in numerous styles.

Newel post: The post used to start the railing and used at the corners. It is the main support for the railing.

Box newel: A newel post that is square and is typically wider than a regular post.

Stair bracket: metal bracket that holds the railing a few inches away from the wall.

Rosette: A square or oval piece of wood that is attached to the wall and the railing terminates into it.

Gooseneck: a stair rail fitting that is curved up, allowing the railing to transition to a higher point.

Shoe rail: A piece of wood on the floor that the balusters fit into.

Tread: a wood step.

Riser: the vertical wood pieces between the treads.

End cap: a wood tread cap that only covers the last 6 inches of the stairs treads and risers. This is used on carpeted stairs to give the stairs the look of wood stairs with a carpet runner.

Skirt board: a board running down the side of the stairs attached to the wall.


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