Iron X Handrail Picket #2 (No Fasteners) - 12 Pack Violet 2 Feet - Durable Metal Balusters for Stair Railings, Porch, Deck & Fence Safety Barriers

We decided to upgrade our garage with epoxy on the floor, sturdy workbenches and metal cabinets. The original wooden steps from the garage to the laundry room were cobbled together by the builder and they were more appropriate for an outdoor deck. The workmanship was terrible and the supports were split where framing nails were shot through them into the wall. We installed new wooden stringers and new risers and treads using solid red oak. We installed massive wooden blocks, cut from left over stringer material, underneath the treads and screwed the blocks to the stringers. The blocks were 10" long and 4" deep and they were doubled up on each side of the top and bottom steps. The steps were assembled with screws, no nails and the railings were attached to the steps using the lag bolts supplied with the handrails. See image of steps prior to installing the handrail support blocks. The result is elegant and very sturdy. It is critical that your risers and treads fit the size interval for the handrail specifications. Determine this requirement prior to ordering the handrails.