Ordering Specifications for Fittings

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FITTINGS      
Fittings, components used within rail systems, can be incorporated into both PTP and OTP stairs. In OTP rail systems, fittings are required to start the rail system, to make directional and height transitions, to carry the rail over intermediate balcony newels. A good check of any Over-the-Post parts list is to make certain that a fitting is ordered for each newel, in the stair. NOTE: Fittings are shipped with all necessary rail bolts, 1" tapered rail plugs, templates, and full instructions to provide a quick, accurate, and professional installation.
 
       
FITTING ORIENTATION
Fitting orientation is determined from the bottom of the stair looking up. All fittings in the photo to the right are right-hand.
  CAP VS. NO CAP
All fittings fall into two categories: (1) those designed and manufactured with a cap and (2) those manufactured without a cap. All fittings with caps have a 3/4" diameter hole bored in the under side of the cap to receive the top pin of the Over-the Post newel. Fittings without caps are designed to carry the baluster line through a transition without the use of a newel. Capped fittings are clearly identified in both the drawings and product descriptions.
       
GOOSENECK FITTINGS   ONE-RISE VS. TWO-RISE  
Gooseneck fittings are used to accommodate transitions in height and/or direction at intermediate and balcony landings. NOTE: It is recommended that a minimum difference of 4" between rake rail height and balcony rail height be kept on all Over-the-Post systems.
  Gooseneck fittings are used to accommodate transitions in height and/or direction at intermediate and balcony landings. NOTE: It is recommended that a minimum difference of 4" between rake rail height and balcony rail height be kept on all Over-the-Post systems.