Plan Placement and Mark Handrail Height — Determine Handrail Placement and Height
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How to Install a Rope Handrail Along a Stair Wall · Step 1 of 7
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Begin by deciding which side of the staircase the handrail will be installed on. Using a level and a pencil, mark the desired height for the handrail on the wall. Building code requirements typically mandate a handrail height between a 34-inch minimum and a 38-inch maximum, measured from the tread nosing to the top of the rail. For this project, a height of 36 inches is chosen as it falls within the acceptable range. When marking, account for the height of the mounting brackets and the thickness of the handrail itself to ensure the top surface of the finished rail is at the intended height.
Plan Placement and Mark Handrail Height — Determine Handrail Placement and Height
Part of project
How to Install a Rope Handrail Along a Stair Wall · Step 1 of 7
In this video
Begin by deciding which side of the staircase the handrail will be installed on. Using a level and a pencil, mark the desired height for the handrail on the wall. Building code requirements typically mandate a handrail height between a 34-inch minimum and a 38-inch maximum, measured from the tread nosing to the top of the rail. For this project, a height of 36 inches is chosen as it falls within the acceptable range. When marking, account for the height of the mounting brackets and the thickness of the handrail itself to ensure the top surface of the finished rail is at the intended height.