Newel Posts Architectural Feature

Modern staircases aren’t merely functional; they’re a major architectural feature of every home so does newel posts.

For upscale staircases that stand the test of time, wood offers both refinement and unparalleled durability.

Why choose our newel posts?

  1. Superior colour matching for an impeccable uniform finish

  2. Smooth uniform finish cuts down on construction time

  3. Wide range of finish options to suit any project at no additional cost

Answers to your questions

All about The use of newel posts

Newel posts are the pillars of an open staircase, or in other words, a staircase that isn’t enclosed by two walls. There are generally one or twoat the bottom and at the top of the staircase.

Also named squared posts, they are followed by a series of wooden or metal balusters. Their solidity and stability is highly important, as they provide the base for the handrails, which people use for support. Newel posts are available in a variety of styles, and they are often the most ornamental part of a staircase, particularly in colonial and rustic decors.

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Square Posts manufacturing process

Square posts designed at Menuiserox are laminated and range from 2-ply to 5-ply, depending on the thickness of the post. They are created by gluing pieces of hardwood together under pressure. They are available in different lengths and thicknesses, and offer a beautiful finished surface on all four sides.

Square Posts

Menuiserox manufactures square posts ready to be personalized by customers to suit their needs or the style of staircase they’re building. This step is called turning. If a customer purchases posts for turning, Menuiserox ensures that they are built of solid wood—free of knots and cracks—for smooth turning.

Available options

The following options can be added:

  • Corners: square four sides or four radius corners (1/8″ or 1/16″)
  • Turning
  • Sanding four faces

 

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A wide range of wood species

Menuiserox’s newel posts are manufactured in red oak, maple, yellow birch and poplar, all domestic hardwood species found in southwestern Quebec and the northeastern United States. By working within a radius of 600 square kilometres, we limit our carbon footprint.

Other species like white oak, poplar and ash may also be available upon request.

A variety of wood species

Menuiserox is a strong advocate for using domestic species to manufacture its staircase parts. These species can be sourced from local suppliers, which also allows Menuiserox to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.

What’s more, domestic species offer higher quality wood compared to wood from other species available on the North American market, thanks to their colour and their hardness. Hardwood species that grow in cold climates like Quebec offer highly sought‑after colours—during the winter, tree growth slows down, which has a direct impact on the colour of the wood.