The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association’s Stair Academy is offering Stair Balustrade. This three-day instructional class, hosted by Source Building Products/Ascension Stair Parts, focuses on post-to-post and over-the-post handrail installation theory and skills.
This hands-on instructional class will take place at Source Building Products/Ascension Stair Parts in Stockton, California. The class spans three days from Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
The class offers hands-on instructional training with student workstations specifically designed to enhance the understanding and practice of balustrade layout from the starting newel through handrail fittings and wall termination. The class teaches the student how to calculate handrail height, baluster spacing, lengths, and newel placement. Special focus is given to corrective methods for issues as they arise without stopping the workflow.
Seasoned stairbuilders teach the course. It covers everything from checking paperwork for proper materials to calculating newel block depths and selecting proper baluster lengths. Before making the first cut, the student learns to layout the whole balustrade, including flights, landings, and walking surfaces. Throughout the process, students also learn various newel placement techniques and are exposed to a variety of mounting hardware. Students will gain invaluable insight and the ability to finetune projects, as necessary.
The class benefits both the shop craftsman and the sales representative. It provides a better understanding of the preparation needed for support accessories and the take-off list used in the balustrade.
Stair Balustrade Class hosted by Source Building Products: January 27-29, 2025
1821 Industrial Dr.
Stockton, CA 95206
To learn more about this class or to register, click here.