L.J. Smith Stair Systems

LJ-6203 Handrail

Handrail Grades
• Finger-Jointed (FJ) – Paint Grade – Standard/Economical – Not suitable for stain or other clear finish.
• Solid Cap (SC) – Stain Grade – Better Quality – Top ply will be the longest available length for a given wood species without any joints, 1 or 2 joints may exist in the end of the top ply in longer handrail lengths.
• Clear (C) – Stain Grade – Best Quality – All plies will be the longest available length for a given wood species without any joints, 1 or 2 joints may exist in the lower plies in longer handrail lengths.
• The longest available length without joints depends on the longest board length that a manufacturer can aquire at a given time; it varies by wood species and time of year.