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Hi
I'm doing some house renovation work and want to remove the existing blockwork landing banister for a similar designed Burbidge stair banister/spindles.
I've drilled out and removed the old blockwork to open up the landing. Having done that I've noticed something a bit odd and wanted your advice. The top of the staircase that usually (I believe) hangs on the first floor landing to support the staircase, appears to be present on the right side but is missing on the left side.
Does this mean my staircase could be unsafe? I'm assuming that the piece of wood that runs the full length of the stairs is actually screwed into the wall so this bit of wood at the top is not needed.
For the one that is still present on the right side, I am assuming that this is still required as it the wood thar runs the length of the stairs is not supported by a wall (apart from at very top).
So if I rebuild a new open newel, banister spindles etc matching on both left and right sides there should be no issues caused by the lack of wood bit on the left side.
Any ideas greatly appreciated!
I'm doing some house renovation work and want to remove the existing blockwork landing banister for a similar designed Burbidge stair banister/spindles.
I've drilled out and removed the old blockwork to open up the landing. Having done that I've noticed something a bit odd and wanted your advice. The top of the staircase that usually (I believe) hangs on the first floor landing to support the staircase, appears to be present on the right side but is missing on the left side.
Does this mean my staircase could be unsafe? I'm assuming that the piece of wood that runs the full length of the stairs is actually screwed into the wall so this bit of wood at the top is not needed.
For the one that is still present on the right side, I am assuming that this is still required as it the wood thar runs the length of the stairs is not supported by a wall (apart from at very top).
So if I rebuild a new open newel, banister spindles etc matching on both left and right sides there should be no issues caused by the lack of wood bit on the left side.
Any ideas greatly appreciated!