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Staircase Terminology

Hand Rails

Hand rails are the long part along the stairs that you hold when walking up or down.

Balusters

Balusters are vertical posts that rest in the base and the railing. Though, these do not provide substantial structural support they do prevent people and objects from falling through. 

Base/Shoerail

The long section at the bottom that that parallels the railings.

Newel

Newels are vertical support posts at the end of the staircase railing, these are both functional and decorative.

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