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SLOPE ALIGNING BALUSTRADE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
20260071435 · 2026-03-12 ·

A slope aligning balustrade system for staircases includes a series of U-shaped mounting bars secured to stair treads, shaped panels attached to the mounting bars, and a handrail mounted across the top edges of the panels. Each shaped panel features a vertically elongated front face with bent vertical edges for rigidity and a upward curved top edge that forms a uniform line of tangency aligning with the staircase slope, accommodating slopes from 30 to 40 degrees without modification, withstanding a 200-pound load on the handrail and a 50-pound-per-square-foot load on the panels, without requiring newels or wall attachments, with panels, spaced to ensure gaps do not exceed 4 inches, may include decorative cutouts and optional decorative strips for aesthetic customization, which simplifies installation, reduces the need for specialized craftsmanship, and ensures safety and compliance with building codes.