Landing Stair Spindle Spacing

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by John Hepburn, Oct 14, 2014.

  1. John Hepburn

    John Hepburn Member

    Hi,
    I know how to work out spacings for balustrades going up stairs, but what do I do if there is a landing as well as the stairs?
    If I do the same calculation as I did on the stairs the spindle spacing is different on the landing.
    Do I keep the spacing the same as I have on the stairs and put a spindle each end with a different spacing to take the difference?
    I think it will look odd with two different spindle spacings.
    Thanks in advance
     
    John Hepburn, Oct 14, 2014
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  2. big all

    big all Screwfix Select

    play with the spacings try 1/2 and3 extra spindles on the stairs and get as close to 10mm difference or less
    as in say 86 on the stairs and 93mm on the landing wont show
     
    big all, Oct 14, 2014
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  3. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    If you measure the gaps at a level horizontal they will be the same, though that might give you uneven spacing on the landing, so I would work out a desired spacing for the landing and then follow that for the stairs.
     
    Last edited: Oct 14, 2014
    Phil the Paver, Oct 14, 2014
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  4. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    They should be spaced so that a sphere of 100mm can not pass through the spindles.
     
    Jitender, Oct 14, 2014
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  5. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    I remember getting my head stuck when I was younger!o_O
     
    Jitender, Oct 14, 2014
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  6. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    That could explain a lot :)
     
    chippie244, Oct 14, 2014
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