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![Timber Handrail Mopstick Redwood FSC 44 x 44mm]( "Timber Handrail Mopstick Redwood FSC 44 x 44mm")
Timber Handrail Mopstick Redwood FSC 44 x 44mm
The Mopstick handrail fits directly into the wall adding a traditional feel to any stairway. The handrail is untreated and is perfect for staining, varnishing or painting. -
![Timber Handrail Sows Ear Redwood FSC 50 x 115mm]( "Timber Handrail Sows Ear Redwood FSC 50 x 115mm")
Timber Handrail Sows Ear Redwood FSC 50 x 115mm
The Redwood Sows Ear Handrail complements both traditional and modern homes, adding character to your stairway, as well as support and stability when needed. The name 'Sows Ear' refers to the curvaceous shape of the handrail. -
![Richard Burbidge Light Duty Handrail for 32mm Spindles Grooved Pine 3600 x 66 x 40mm]( "Richard Burbidge Light Duty Handrail for 32mm Spindles Grooved Pine 3600 x 66 x 40mm")
Richard Burbidge Light Duty Handrail for 32mm Spindles Grooved Pine 3600 x 66 x 40mm
This is a smooth rail fixed to the top of the balusters, and is widely traditional in style. All components are manufactured from the finest pine timber. Pine softwood accepts paint, varnish, and wood stains. -
![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 2400 x 65 x 55mm (HRL2400P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 2400 x 65 x 55mm (HRL2400P)")
![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 2400 x 65 x 55mm (HRL2400P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 2400 x 65 x 55mm (HRL2400P)")
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![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRL3600P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRL3600P)")
![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRL3600P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRL3600P)")
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![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRR3600P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRR3600P)")
![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRR3600P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 3600 x 65 x 55mm (HRR3600P)")
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![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 4200 x 65 x 55mm (HRR4200P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 4200 x 65 x 55mm (HRR4200P)")
![Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 4200 x 65 x 55mm (HRR4200P)]( "Richard Burbidge 1 Elements Pine Landing Handrail FSC 4200 x 65 x 55mm (HRR4200P)")
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![Richard Burbidge Elements Newel Fixing Landing Bracket for 855mm RBLFK]( "Richard Burbidge Elements Newel Fixing Landing Bracket for 855mm RBLFK")
Richard Burbidge Elements Newel Fixing Landing Bracket for 855mm RBLFK
The Fixing Kit from Richard Burbidge to install the balusters, this item is exclusively for landing balustrades only and a rake kit should be purchased for these applications. Kit includes 2x white oak cover fillets, 2x pine cover fillets and cover caps,... -
![Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 2400mm]( "Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 2400mm")
Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 2400mm
This is a smooth rail fixed to the top of the balusters, and is widely traditional in style. All components are manufactured from the finest pine timber. Pine softwood accepts paint, varnish, and wood stains. -
![Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 3600mm]( "Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 3600mm")
Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 3600mm
This is a smooth rail fixed to the top of the balusters, and is widely traditional in style. All components are manufactured from the finest pine timber. Pine softwood accepts paint, varnish, and wood stains. -
![Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 4200mm]( "Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 4200mm")
Richard Burbidge Light Duty Profile Handrail for 41mm Spindles Grooved Pine 66 x 40 x 4200mm
This is a smooth rail fixed to the top of the balusters, and is widely traditional in style. All components are manufactured from the finest pine timber. Pine softwood accepts paint, varnish, and wood stains. -
![Richard Burbidge Oak Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600WO)]( "Richard Burbidge Oak Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600WO)")
![Richard Burbidge Oak Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600WO)]( "Richard Burbidge Oak Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600WO)")
Richard Burbidge Oak Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600WO)
Designed to work effortlessly with the Richard Burbidge Elements collection, these Inset Glass stair panels transform any staircase for a contemporary, stylish look. Ready-to-finish stair rails come in Oak or Pine to match other stairparts, and are... -
![Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 2400mm (EGHR2400P)]( "Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 2400mm (EGHR2400P)")
![Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 2400mm (EGHR2400P)]( "Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 2400mm (EGHR2400P)")
Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 2400mm (EGHR2400P)
These Pine elements handrails are an extension of the existing elements range by Cheshire Mouldings. Designed specifically for installing the new elements of inset glass. The rails are pre-grooved with fillets included, allowing for easy installation and... -
![Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600P)]( "Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600P)")
![Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600P)]( "Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600P)")
Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Baserail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 3600mm (EGHR3600P)
These Pine elements handrails are an extension of the existing elements range by Cheshire Mouldings. Designed specifically for installing the new elements of inset glass. The rails are pre-grooved with fillets included, allowing for easy installation and... -
![Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 4200mm (EGHR4200P)]( "Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 4200mm (EGHR4200P)")
![Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 4200mm (EGHR4200P)]( "Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 4200mm (EGHR4200P)")
Richard Burbidge Pine Elements Handrail for Inset Glass 65 x 55 x 4200mm (EGHR4200P)
These Pine elements handrails are an extension of the existing elements range by Cheshire Mouldings. Designed specifically for installing the new elements of inset glass. The rails are pre-grooved with fillets included, allowing for easy installation and... -
![Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fully Finished Fusion Pine 2400 x 55mm]( "Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fully Finished Fusion Pine 2400 x 55mm")
Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fully Finished Fusion Pine 2400 x 55mm
2400mm x 55mm Diameter FUSION Pine Handrail - Prefinished In Clear Varnish Richard Burbidge's high-quality handrail is pre-finished with a clear lacquer, saving you time and effort. The handrail is the same as the newel posts, although it comes in larger... -
![Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fully Finished Fusion Pine 3600 x 55mm]( "Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fully Finished Fusion Pine 3600 x 55mm")
Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fully Finished Fusion Pine 3600 x 55mm
3600mm x 55mm Diameter FUSION Pine Handrail - Prefinished In Clear Varnish Richard Burbidge's high-quality handrail is pre-finished with a clear lacquer, saving you time and effort. The handrail is the same as the newel posts, although it comes in larger... -
![Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fusion White Oak 2400 x 54mm]( "Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fusion White Oak 2400 x 54mm")
Richard Burbidge Round Handrail Fusion White Oak 2400 x 54mm
2400mm x 54mm Diameter FUSION white oak handrail - Pre-finished in Clear Varnish For both domestic and business use. Richard Burbidge's high-quality handrail is pre-finished with a clear lacquer, saving you time and effort. The handrail is the same as... -
![Richard Burbidge Stair Wall Bracket Silver]( "Richard Burbidge Stair Wall Bracket Silver")
Richard Burbidge Stair Wall Bracket Silver
Handrail wall brackets with a silver finish. 5 railing brackets and screws are included in each set. Standard wall bracket by Richard Burbidge. Fits circular railings with a 54mm diameter as well as profile Trademark handrails. On a PCD (pitch circle... -
![Richard Burbidge Wall Bracket Black]( "Richard Burbidge Wall Bracket Black")
Richard Burbidge Wall Bracket Black
Standard black wall bracket by Richard Burbidge Trademark. Fits circular railings with a 54mm diameter. On a PCD (pitch circle diameter) of 37mm, the wall plate contains three countersunk 4.5mm diameter fixing holes. The handrail attachment is 20mm broad...
Stair Handrails
What is a handrail?
Stair handrails form the top part of your banister as part of your internal stails and/or landing, and as the name suggests, is the part that yourself and your guests may hold on to whilst ascending or descending from the staircase. Stair handrails essentially offer support to the user and are particularly useful for young children and the elderly, as they are designed to be incredibly sturdy and robust.
At Howarth, we offer a wide range of timber handrail options. For wooden handrails, we recommend the pine or oak, which can be purchased to fit your choice of either 32mm or 41mm spindles. Wooden stair handrails are incredibly supportive and safe, and can be wall-mounted depending on where your staircase is placed. They are suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
According to the approved document K, if your staircase is less than one metre wide, then you will need to fit a handrail on one side. However, if your stairs are more than one metre wide, a handrail will be required on both sides. A handrail is not required for the bottom two steps of the staircase.
At Howarth, we have a wide range of colours and designs available that will perfectly complete your staircase.
For further information and expert advice on stair handrails, please contact your friendly local Howarth branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high should a handrail be above the stairs?
You should fit a handrail at a height between 900mm and 1000mm from the pitch line of the stairs, or the floor for landings. This is approximately 35.4-39 inches.
Does a stair handrail need to be continuous?
For a residential building, a handrail needs to be continuous on each flight of stairs. However, it does not need to be continuous on the landing between flights.
Do all stairs need handrails?
Handrails must be provided to all stairways that have a rise of at least three feet.