We had a wall removed to make way for new.stair balustrade. There wasn't enough room for the banister to run from bottom to top so I'm happy with how the bottom half is.
However for the top newel post, the carpenter advised it was positioned there to be in line with the bottom newel post. Makes sense.
Two issues that I need advice on:
1. The newel post is not as secure as I'd like it. I feel it would be better positioned moved forward so it's inline with the step, possibly cut so that part of the post can go down onto the step below. That would give mean it sits more on the stringer too? Am I wrong?
2. I really really dislike the position of the top handrail where it's off centre. Only been in place for a day and my subconscious is always pointing out its off centre! Also hate the half newel post hanging over the wall so much. If the handrail was to go into the other side to the right and return to the half newel at 90 degrees then the half newel can sit fully on the wall.
I'll need a new post and oak handrail to do this but would prefer it to be 100% right before the carpet goes in.
Any advice is welcome
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Anthony LiversidgeOriginal Author
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