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© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009

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Section 7 - Stairwork & Rails (Page 2 of 16)

GENERAL

1.2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS (continued)

1.2.10 STAIR and HANDRAIL NOMENCLATURE:

Landing

Rail

Landing

Newel

Balusters

Butt base moldings to stringer

at top and bottom

Closed

Stringer

Routed Housing

Wedges

Tread

Riser

Miter Riser and Stringer

Nosing and Cove

Cove Molding

Starting

Newel

Open Stringer

Return

Nosing

1.2.11 HANDRAIL COMPONENT NOMENCLATURE:

1 2 3

Volute Goose Neck Quarter Turn

Rake to Level

4 5 6

Half Turn Starting Easement Easement Rake

to Level

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