Wm. B. Morse & Sons
340 West Main Street
Rochester, NY
585-328-1400
Morse Sash & Door
40 Jarley Road
Rochester, NY
585-475-1010
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
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Wood Species
Beech
Cherry
Hickory
Mahogany
Maple
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
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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.