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Does replacing the wooden spindles with iron weaken the overall structure?

April 26, 2017iron overall replacing spindles structure weaken wooden

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Does replacing the wooden spindles with iron weaken the overall structure?

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No. If anything, it strengthens the handrail. Most wooden spindles are attached to the handrail and stairs via a small dab of wood glue. With the addition of the high grade epoxy and furniture grade hot glue on both the handrail and stairs the structure is solid and safe.