How would i install a railing on stairs that dont have one?
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The stairs go up to my attic. They have never had a railing to hold on to when you go up or down. The attic has usable rooms that serve as a spare bedroom and storage space for miscellaneous furniture. Im always worried about someone falling.
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Here's a 'how-to':
https://www.familyhandyman.com/carpentry/install-a-new-stair-handrail/view-all/
Unless you have saws,drillsa multitude of tools and know how to use them you might just want to find a carpenter.
Your lumber retailer will have wooden handrail and brackets to hold it to the wall. Make sure to attach the brackets to studs in the wall.
Sounds like our attic. However our stairs have walls and so they kind of serve the same purpose as a rail. You must have at least one wall that is walled. I think places like Home depot may sell railings. The one in our basement is held on by two small iron bracket things, one at the top and one at the bottom. This has been sufficient for over 100 years! p.s. I love my attic!