What Is – A Newel
A newel is a solid rectangular, or circular section of vertical post at the centre and at regular turns and junctions of a rail system.
Newel posts are taller and thicker than spindles, they also vary in shapes and sized also being decoratively designed to complement and spindle design to give a matching style to the whole balustrade [see article on balustrades here].
What Is A Newel? by Precision Timber Handrails
Some Of Our Newel Posts In Installation Images
A newel post can be done in any material, as you can see in our video and picture examples, you commonly have them at the start of a staircase handrail (often in the bullnose step) but not always at the end a wall can be an effective means of supporting the end of a rail. We do have some examples where the newel is also at the end of a rail, especially when there is a turn, twist or a rise/drop to support the angle that the rail has to turn.
At Precision Timber Handrails we have designed many newel styles for our clients, they either blend in with the rail and spindles or sometimes they stand out as feature posts in the rail system; it all depends upon the look our client is after.
Our handrails are made at our factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, where our staircase wood-turning business can run your entire project. From precise measurement on site using state of the art measuring equipment to designing it up on our top of the range 3D CAD software. Using sustainable wood sources we are FSC registered and will always advise on ethical environmental sourcing without compromising on the quality or look of the work.
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So, if you would like to see more examples of newels, and other handrail elements and design features, like these shown on our Instagram account, then contact us today.
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All images on this page and video are from our own installations, manufactured at our location and designed by us/with the client.
