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CURVED STAIRCASE -

any stair that ascends with a curve. This stair type requires a handrail to be custom bent to match the curve of the staircase. This application can be found in traditional homes as well as contemporary settings. They can also incorporate PTP, OTP and Curbed handrail systems. They may also be open or closed depending upon the architectural design.

ASCENDING VOLUTE
BASECAP
BALCONY / LANDING RAIL
BALUSTER
BALUSTRADE
CLOSED STAIRCASE
CURBED STAIRCASE
CURVED STAIRCASE
‘GOOD MORNING’ STAIRCASE
GOOSENECK FITTING
LANDING
NEWEL
OPEN STAIRCASE
OVER-THE-POST (OTP)
OVER-THE-POST (OTP) and/or POST-TO-POST (PTP)
OVEREASING
POST-TO-POST (PTP)
RAKE RAIL
RISER
ROSETTE
SCOTIA
SHOE
SKIRTBOARD
STARTING STEP
TREAD
UPEASING
VOLUTE
WALL-MOUNTED HANDRAIL
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