How To Build A Half Wall At Top Of Stairs

They make hand rails(top and bottom) now that make it a lot easier.

How To Build A Half Wall At Top Of Stairs. Decided to build a half wall to guard the stairs. A half wall (also called a knee wall) is a great way to divide a space without closing it in.

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I am thinking about doing spindles or something else? How to frame a half wall at the top of the stairs. How do i make the end of the wall (at top of stairs) as stiff as possible?

Custom half wall treatment at stairway to lower level.

It was a puckering experience to cut miters on such a small piece, but we made it through with all appendages. They make hand rails(top and bottom) now that make it a lot easier. Poor drainage resulting in saturated soil and frost heaving is the main cause of failure. Build your first level and go up the stair a bit.