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Here you will find an extensive glossary of staircase related terminology, including definitions and descriptions of frequently misunderstood or unknown terms.
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| Wall Stringer | The stringer of a staircase that is fixed flush with the wall
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| Walnut | Is a chocolate brown, coarse-grained hardwood  |
| White Pine | Is a white/yellow fine textured softwood  |
| Winders | Are radiating steps, narrower at one end, that are used to change the direction of a stair through a 90°, 180°, 270° or 360° turn. A stair can have a minimum of 2 winders and a maximum of 12, dependant upon the number of rooms the stair is serving
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