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FI T T S HI S T O RY

or more than half a century the Fitts name has beenassociated with quality in the woodworking industry.

Founded in 1947, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Frank Fitts,Jr., initiated a standard of fine craftsmanship and quality service as a manufacturer of precision woodcomponents. His talents as a wood smith and hisd e dication to principle were a strong foundation forwhat Fitts Industries, Inc. has become today.

M o re than 50 years later the current Fitts familyoperates on those same principles manufacturingsome of the finest stair parts on the market.

Our success is based on a vertically integrated s t ru c t u re that includes: the process and storage ofg reen lumber, on site kiln drying operations, state ofthe art compu-rip operation, lathe and moulder oper-ations and East Coast and West Coast ware h o u s i n gfacilities that effectively supply our customers.

Fitts Industries’ mission is to be a world leader in thewood products industry. By committing to people,t e c h n o l o g y, and a never-ending process of impro v e-ment, we will provide our customers the highestlevel of quality and serv i c e .

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Frank Fitts, Jr. Circa 1947

LE W I S FI T T S FR A N K FI T T S, III

Fitts Industries Lathe Department Circa 1948


The Basics pg.2-3Hardwood Quick Reference pg.4-5Hemlock Quick Reference pg.6-7Wrought Iron Quick Reference pg.8-9Traditional Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.12-13Lexington Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.14-15Madison Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.16-17Hampton Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.18-19Louisville Post-to-Post pg.20Mission Post-to-Post pg.21Box Newels pg.22Mini-Canterbury© Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.24-25Canterbury© Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.26-27Mini-Sheraton® Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.30-31Sheraton® Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.32-33Hardwood Fittings pg.34Hardwood Transitional Fittings pg.35Hardwood Gooseneck Fittings pg.36Hardwood Starting Steps & Tread Caps pg.37Treads, Risers & Accessories pg.38Accessories pg.39Installation Manual pg.40Hemlock – Traditional Post-to-Post & Over-the-Post pg.42-43Hemlock – Hampton Post-to-Post pg.44Hemlock – Mission Post-to-Post pg.45Hemlock Fittings pg.46Hemlock Transitional Fittings pg.47Treads, Risers, Starting Steps & Tread Caps pg.38Accessories pg.39FAQs & Product Finishes pg.51Wrought Iron Balusters & Stair Parts pg.52-53Burgundy Round & Bordeaux pg.54Burgundy & Versailles pg.55Quick Installation Reference pg.56Iron Newels, Shoes, Knuckles & Handrails pg.57Box Newels with Wrought Iron Inlays pg.58Newel Selection pg.59Baluster Selection pg.60Fittings Selection pg.61Post-to-Post Suggested Newel & Baluster Components pg.62-63Over-the-Post Suggested Newel & Baluster Components pg.63-64Wood Species pg.64

TA B L E OF CO N T E N T S


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TH E BA S I C S

Stairs are one of the most architecturally significant features of the home, and at the same time one ofthe most difficult features to design. For the novice or the beginner, there are several things to take intoconsideration when choosing the correct stair system for your home:

PO S T T O PO S T V S. OV E R T H E PO S T


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HA R D W O O D QU I C K RE F E R E N C E


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HA R D W O O D QU I C K RE F E R E N C E


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HE M L O C K QU I C K RE F E R E N C E


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HE M L O C K QU I C K RE F E R E N C E


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WR O U G H T IR O N QU I C K RE F E R E N C E


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WR O U G H T IR O N QU I C K RE F E R E N C E


HA R D W O O D PH O T O S

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Inspiration &

Imagination


A R C H I T E C T U R A L LY C O R R E C T E L E G A N T S T Y L I N G Q U A L I T Y S TA I R P A R T S H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E

Hardwood STA I R PA RT S


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TR A D I T I O N A L


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TR A D I T I O N A L


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LE X I N G T O N


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LE X I N G T O N


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MA D I S O N


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MA D I S O N


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HA M P T O N


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HA M P T O N


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LO U I S V I L L E


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MI S S I O N


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BO X NE W E L S


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STA I R PA RT S

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SH E R AT O N® & MI N I- SH E R AT O N® PH O T O S

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1. Mini-Sheraton®

2. Sheraton® (photo provided by UnitedRockland Stairs, Suffern, New York)

3. Sheraton®


D E S I G N P A T E N T E D S Y S T E M C L A S S I C A L S T Y L E S O P H I S T I C A T E D & C H A R M I N G

Shera†onSTA I R PA RT S

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MI N I- SH E R AT O N®


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MI N I- SH E R AT O N®


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SH E R AT O N®


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SH E R AT O N®


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HA R D W O O D FI T T I N G S


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HA R D W O O D STA RT I N G ST E P S & TR E A D CA P S


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TR E A D S, RI S E R S & AC C E S S O R I E S


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AC C E S S O R I E S


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IN S TA L L AT I O N MA N U A L

E A S Y T O R E A D – H E A V Y D U T Y – C L E A N I L L U S T R A T I O N S


F L A W L E S S & S T AT E LY O L D W O R L D C H A R M G R A C E F U L C U R V E S & L I N E S C A S U A L E L E G A N C E

HemlockSTA I R PA RT S


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HE M L O C K – TR A D I T I O N A L


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HE M L O C K – TR A D I T I O N A L


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HE M L O C K – HA M P T O N


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HE M L O C K – MI S S I O N ST Y L E


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HE M L O C K FI T T I N G S


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HE M L O C K FI T T I N G S


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HE M L O C K – TR E A D S, RI S E R S, STA RT I N G ST E P S & TR E A D CA P S


E U R O P E A N S T Y L E A N D E L E G A N C E I N F I N I T E D E S I G N O P T I O N S S I X E L E G A N T O P T I O N S Q U A L I T Y PA R T S

STA I R PA RT S


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WR O U G H T IR O N PH O T O S

Photos furished by Cleary Millwork

Beau†ifully Designed


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EU R O P E A N ST Y L E & EL E G A N C E

European S†yle & EleganceFor centuries, artisans have hammered and formed wrought iron. Through the ages blacksmiths mastered their trade to create ornate designs that became a staple of European style and elegance.

Six Elegant Finish styles to choose from

Black Black Silver

Antique Bronze

Antique Nickel

Oil Rubbed Bronze

BlackSatin

Produc† Finishes

Balusters are 1/2 inch or 9/16 inch respectively, and come in a 44 inch length. (Balusters are trimmed from the bottom to maintain the consistency of the pattern according to the rake of the stair.)

All Fitts Industries, Inc. balusters come with a 1/2 inch round pin top for easy installation in wood handrail.


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IR O N BA L U S T E R S


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IR O N BA L U S T E R S


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BU R G U N D Y RO U N D & BO R D E A U X


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BU R G U N D Y & VE R S A I L L E S


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QU I C K IN S TA L L AT I O N RE F E R E N C E


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IR O N NE W E L S, SH O E S, KN U C K L E S & HA N D R A I L S


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BO X NE W E L S W I T H WR O U G H T IR O N IN L AY S

Three Elegant Finish styles to choose from

Black Black Silver

Antique Bronze


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NE W E L SE L E C T I O N

Newels are designed to work in Post-to-Post or Over-the-Post applications. Post-to-Post newelshave top square sections designed to accept handrails, which often times are arriving at thenewels at differing rake angles. Over-the-Post Newels are designed with a series of pin tops thatwill accept fittings. Fittings handle the changes in rake angle and run over the posts. In a classic L-Shaped stair, there are three variations of newel post commonly used:


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BA L U S T E R SE L E C T I O N

Fitts Industries, Inc. balusters have been designed in families, so each newel pattern has one ormore corresponding baluster turnings that work in conjunction with the newels. Most questionsarise with what baluster length structure to use. Fitts Industries, Inc. has developed what we call an Architecturally Correct Alternative® where balusters will work in a 34 - 36" rake railheight – with the patterns that will not only pass with building codes 4-inch sphere rule, but willmaintain architectural alignment throughout the stair.

In many cases, the 6-inch sphere rule was minimized to a 4-inch sphere rule, certain systemschanged from a two baluster per tread to a three baluster per tread layout. Geometrically, thischanged the way the patterns would work in a Rail Oriented System. So, in June of 2001 Fitts Industries, Inc. began altering length structures so we could provide an ArchitecturallyCorrect Alternative® for those customers who prefer Tread Oriented Systems.

A simplified table of baluster & newel options can be found on pages 54-59.


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FI T T I N G S SE L E C T I O N S

Fittings are designed to provide the necessary changes in rake angles in handrail and provide acontinuous gripping surface throughout the stair. Fitts Industries, Inc. offers fittings in five handrailprofiles: F6010, F6210,F6310, F6410 and F6710. Fittings are designed in three major families:


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PO S T-T O- PO S T SU G G E S T E D NE W E L & BA L U S T E R CO M P O N E N T S


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PO S T-T O- PO S T SU G G E S T E D NE W E L & BA L U S T E R CO M P O N E N T S


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OV E R-T H E- PO S T SU G G E S T E D NE W E L & BA L U S T E R CO M P O N E N T S


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OV E R-T H E- PO S T SU G G E S T E D NE W E L & BA L U S T E R CO M P O N E N T S & WO O D SP E C I E S


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