More Stair Railing Modifications at New Loft

Orange County California Loft Additions
Photo from project in Ladera Ranch, California 

Here is another stair railing modification which is seen in the before and after pictures. The new loft is usually always built directly over the existing stair railing. The railing going up the stairs is removed and a "jog around" is installed around the new wall that intersects the loft and rail.

BEFORE (below)

AFTER (below)

 The new ceiling has a square six inch deep coffer with crown moulding plus a 2 inch ceiling soffit making the coffer appear even deeper (8 inches) total. 

The railing bends around the new wall to provide a continuous handrail up to the next landing as required by building code.