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| 2nd up to 3rd floor |
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| 2nd floor level rail |
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| Down to 1st floor |
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| 3rd floor going down |
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| 2nd floor |
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| Down to 1st |
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| Old school walnut newel post 91/2" wide saved from historical Philadelphia building |
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| New rail into old post |
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| Back stair old school newel post with new extension |
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| Original back stair and rescued newel post |
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| Old rail, post, balusters, and modified old/new post cap |
Install Wood Handrail Repair Wood Stair in
Haddonfield NJ. Well, I must say, this stairway remodel job was a little unusual. The lady of the house informed she had already found the old newel posts she wanted installed, in a vintage woodworking warehouse somewhere in Philadelphia, (I didn't ask where, hush, hush.) She then told me she wanted the octagon balusters and newel posts with the oversized rail on top, that she selected from my favorite suppliers' catalog, to somewhat match the old rail and balusters she wanted installed on her back stair. Her and her lovely family decided, okay SHE decided, to renovate an old Victorian house off main street in Haddonfield, and the old school rails and posts would help keep the Victorian theme going. (Did I mention she works at the school??, no, not the old school, oh never mind... but I digress.) Working with the oversized, (HUGE), heavy, eight sided, walnut post was a bit of a challenge, but we managed to pull it off, much to the delight of said lady. She said she couldn't find anyone who would do the job for her. More than a few stair and rail contractors stopped by and never came back. She was getting desperate, you could hear it in her voice. How could I say no? So, a few weeks later, her material was delivered and we proceeded with the installation. The upper turning on the balusters adds a nice touch as they stay in perfect line with the rail just above. She wasn't quite done with staining and painting at time of photos, but I had to share these with you. I'll update once everything is painted and stained. If you're looking for a Handrail Installer to
Repair your
Wood Stair, or to
replace, or Install Wood Handrail in your Haddonfield, Collingswood, or Haddon Heights home for you, don't hesitate to call/text
Ron Hartman, your local specialist with 25 years experience with ALL KINDS of stair/rail situations, at
215-694-5046, or email him at
45stairman@gmail.com
