Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

This glossary of staircase-related terminology is by no means exhaustive, but it does detail the most common and basic terms used in staircase construction and balustrading installation.
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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter H.
Handrail
A protective rail designed to prevent people or objects from falling into an open stairwell. A moulded rail following the pitch, or rake of the staircase – also forms the top/upper edge of the balustrading.
Headroom
The vertical distance from the lowest point of the ceiling above the stair to the tread nosing. This is relevant to comply with current Building Regulations. A Headroom of 2m is required at all points on and off a staircase and as you pass down a staircase.
Timber Stairs, Essex, Suffolk, Halstead
Timber Stairs, Essex, Suffolk, Halstead
Timber Stairs, Essex, Suffolk, Halstead
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