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Posted by PeterD on January 23, 2008, 5:21 pm
On Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:09:04 -0800 (PST), ryan.j.albert@gmail.com
wrote:
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>Thanks for the responses. I will try to add more information to
>address the comments brought up.
>
>-This is in the Southern NH area.
>-Everything is going to be Oak and are stock items, nothing custom.
>-I am having difficulty getting estimates. Only one guy called me back
>which is why I am on here asked for some neutral opinions.
>
>To recap my original description:
>-Standard split entry ranch style house form the late 70's
>-Front door entry you can go upstairs or downstairs (approx 7 steps up
>on left side and 7 down on right)
>-In the middle there is a rail that will need balusters and a post (I
>believe this is called a newel?) at the bottom.
>-On the left there is a protective rail to keep people in the living
>room from falling down onto the stairs. I estimate that run of railing
>to be 10 feet with balusters that connect to the same wall as the
>entrance. At the other end of the run would be a post (newel). In
>addition to the wall the flooring which this would attach to is
>hardwood oak.
>-On the right there will be a railing going down stairs with no
>balusters.
>
>Hopefully this paints a more clear picture.
>I appreciate your feedback.
Monadnock region?
This is basically what my house is, withut the center piece (we have a
stub wall capped with an oak board and trim).
One thing that is an issue iw tha the part to keep people in the
Living Room from falling into the stairwell needs to be strong enough
to withstand some force. This can be an issue if the builder doesn't
know how to properly build or anchor it.
If Monadnock, let me know, I may be able to recommend someone.
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