What it is
The newel anchors the handrail and balusters and takes the most force when people hold the rail. It is often a design feature.
Key points
- At the bottom, top and landings
- Anchors the handrail firmly
- Often thicker or decorative
- Wood, steel or concrete
Why it matters
A loose newel makes the whole railing wobble; it must be fixed firmly into the structure.
How Elamentt handles it
Railing posts are anchored into the stair structure.