Stairs & Railings
Stairways often set the tone of a home. Whether you are looking to match the stylings of a 1900’s center entrance colonial, create drama and elegance with a grand sweeping curved staircase, or achieve modern simplicity with an iron or cable rail balustrade, we are here to help you accomplish your vision.
Stair Styles

Open Stairs
Stringers & ends of treads sit outside supporting wall, balusters sit on treads

Closed Stairs
Stringers & treads sit inside wall, wall handrail only

Closed Stairs w/ Knee Wall
Stringers & Treads sit inside of short wall, but rail system w/ balusters still used

Break Open Stairs
Stringers & treads start on inside of wall & transition or ‘break’ to outside of wall
Balustrade Styles

Post-To-Post
Railing travels between newel posts and into block on side of newel post
can use wood or iron balusters

Over-The-Post
Railing travels on top of newel posts using fittings to fasten to top
can use wood or iron balusters

Wall Rail
Railing attached directly to wall, no newel posts, no balusters
Parts and Pieces
Once you have determined your Stair & Balustrade Style, it’s time to pick the Parts & Pieces, here are some ideas to get started.
Newel

Turned

Box
Hand Rail

Contemporary

Decorative

Traditional
Baluster

Pin-Top

Square Top

Iron

Cable
Spieces/Finishes
Wood Species

Beech

Cherry

Hickory

Mahogany

Beech

Oak

Primed

Walnut
Iron

Design Elements

Baluster Pattern

Rosette vs. Half Newel

Tread Brackets
Mix and Match
Painted vs. Stained, iron vs. wood, and everything in between. The ability to personalize your staircase and balustrade has never been easier. Find your inspiration and define your style.
Custom Options
For those that are looking for something a little different, our mill is ready for the challenge. Our craftsmen will construct just about anything you can dream up.
Stair Glossary
Over-The-Post

Post-To-Post

Featured Product:
Exterior Stairs & Rails
Pressure treated, traditional Fir, or Low-maintenance PVC, you name it we build stairs with it!
Check out our Buying Guides to learn before you buy.
At Morse Lumber we help to make it easy for you to choose the right products for your project.