6084 Modern Wood Handrail – Poplar

This House of Forgings 6084 modern wood handrail in poplar is designed for use with cable rail systems or modern/contemporary stair systems, meeting code requirements and pairing well with 4000 series newel posts. Available in lengths from 4 FT to 20 FT; may arrive with up to 1 inch extra length for on-site trimming. Note: Photo shows red oak, but this listing is for poplar.

Handrail Construction – This product is a multi-layer product with a top layer and one or two bottom layers. This alternating grain pattern construction helps prevent warping.

• Material: Poplar wood construction with layered joints and opposing grain directions to prevent warping.
• Dimensions: 2-5/8″ wide on top, 1-3/4″ wide on bottom, 1-5/8″ tall.
• Code compliance: Meets International Residential Code (IRC) standards for graspable handrail profiles in residential stairs.
• Design: Modern flat-bottom profile; unfinished and ready to stain, free of knots and defects.
• Joints: Our construction consists of finger joints on the top layer with finger joints on the side. Joints are typically every 4 to 6 feet.

Usage Tips: Although ready to stain, inspect for handling marks or smudges and lightly sand with 220-grit or finer paper, then wipe clean with a tack cloth before applying stain to ensure even absorption.

Construction: Handrail construction includes joints and layered sections with grains oriented against each other to counteract natural bending tendencies. Wood typically warps in one direction, so this method, common across the industry, minimizes potential issues. In addition, many species aren’t available in long single pieces and the only method to construct the handrail is with multiple layers. Also note that wood is an organic product with natural variances in shade or texture, which are inherent features rather than defects. We install and stain these same products daily with no issues.

Availability and lead times:

• Poplar: Stocked and ready for immediate shipping.