OSBRE LTD. 92 Green Lane, Thornhill, Ont. L3T 6K9 Tel: 905.889.2165 Fax: 905.889.2188 Email: osbre@rogers.com Custom Wooden Stairs and Railings Dear Prospective Client: Osbre Ltd. was established in 1979 and has been in the same ownership ever since. We manufacture strictly wooden stairs and hand railings, and do so in the hands-on manner of old world tradition. Computers aid in the design stage but each item is custom crafted to your specifications. We manufacture stairs and railings for both builders and individual home owners, but only in the custom home industry. Each stair and railing is the end result of consultation between home owners, designers and ourselves. We do not do any type of mass production work whatsoever. Our shop is capable of designing and creating anything from a simple inexpensive basement staircase to the most elaborate staircases you can dream up. The following pages will give you an idea of the types of products that we have provided for others. If you don't see what you are looking for here, please present your ideas to me. I am certain that Osbre Ltd. can produce the look you are seeking, whether it be for your own home or for your client. Yours truly, Jouni Ostermaa President, Osbre Ltd. P.S. Please don't ask me if we do quality work... but please do ask for references.
Traditional Staircase 1 1/8" standard profile treads with 3/4" cove mouldings Maple treads Paint grade risers and stringers Bottom 3 treads with dancing risers Continuous style railing with bullnose volutes #13 pickets with E rail cap Note: Short wall under stair to finish off main floor railing. 1
Closed Stringer Staircase Face mouldings on stringers with 1 1/8" maple tread 5" custom newel posts extending through floor with finial on top and bottom 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" custom rail cap with 1 3/4" custom pickets Bottom section of staircase was added to match existing upper section. 2
Cherry Staircase 1 3/4" treads with standard profiles Bottom 3 treads with dancing risers Closed continuous wall stringer Open stringer on railing side Tudor style recess panel post #15 picket with Fs rail cap 3
Straight Staircase 1 1/2" Roman ogee tread profile in maple Simple 1 1/4" square pickets tightly spaced together with 3 per tread with B rail cap Recess panel Tudor style post with base Intermediate posts extended through stringers at corners 4
Modern Concept Solid oak closed 2 1/4" stringers and rail cap 2 1/2" Solid oak recessed treads with carpet inlay Tempered glass panels recessed into stringers and rail cap Rail support created by 4" x 4" posts Integrated self supported landing 5
Ultra Modern Staircase Standard stair with 1 1/8" treads and stringers Continuous 5 1/2" x 1 3/4" railing cap with return down into bullnose tread for lower support 1 1/4" Lucite pickets with anodized brass shelves top and bottom 6
All Red Oak Grand Staircase 2 7/8" x approx. 15" continuous curved stringer with solid oak fronts Standard 1 3/4" treads with return nosings Self supporting intermediate landing 5 1/2" x 1 3/4" g rail cap with 1" x 1 1/2" #9 pickets 7
8 1 1/8" standard tread profile
Stair Option 1 1/2" Roman ogee tread profile Also available in 1 1/8" 9
Stair Option Optional 1 1/8" round profile tread fronts with 3/4" cove mouldings Decorative stringer brackets available in any style 10
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12 Standard Recess Panel Post Available any size This one is 5" x 5" in centre portion
Stepped-in recessed panel post Note: Carving is optional 13
OSBRE LTD. 92 Green Lane, Thornhill, Ont. L3T 6K9 Tel: 905.889.2165 Fax: 905.889.2188 Email: osbre@rogers.com Custom Wooden Stairs and Railings Rail Caps Rail Caps are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The following pages show the standard caps. Rail caps type A and B are available in both 2 1/2" and 3 x 1 3/4" Rail caps type C, D and E are standard as 2 7/8" wide x 2 3/4" high. They are also available wider, if preferred. The type Fs and type Is rail caps are 3" wide x 2 1/8" high. These caps are favourites for wood and iron rail systems. They are also available in 3 1/4" (Fsl) and 3 1/2" (Fsxl) widths. Other cap shapes can be made, for example, to match existing situations. Rail caps are available in any species of wood.
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Fs Wall Rail in Cherry Solid brass brackets exclusive to Osbre Ltd. Brackets can be plated to any colour Scroll ends top and bottom 20
OSBRE LTD. 92 Green Lane, Thornhill, Ont. L3T 6K9 Tel: 905.889.2165 Fax: 905.889.2188 Email: osbre@rogers.com Custom Wooden Stairs and Railings Rail Pickets #1 is the Canadian standard usually found in production homes. It is available in 1 1/4", 1 3/4" and 2 1/8" standard sizes. #2 and #6 are the Provincial style, available in 1 1/4", 1 3/4" and 2 1/8". #3 is the Colonial style picket, available in 1 3/4" and 2 1/8". #5 is called Streamline Twist style, available in 1 3/4". #8 is a simple 1" x 1" square picket. #9 is a rectangular 1" x 1 1/2" picket. #12 is a turned picket from 3/4" to 1 1/4" taper. #12L is a turned picket from 3/4" to 1 5/8" taper. #13 and #13T are Victorian spiral turnings, available in 1 3/4". #15 is 1 1/4" with fluted corners, (also available with bevelled corners #14). #16 is a French Provincial style, with a 1 3/4" base and 1 1/2" top. #17 is a custom turning with hand carved detailing. This one is 1 1/2". #18 is a Biedermeier turning, available in 1 1/4". #19 is a tight rope turning, available in 1 3/4". #20 is a loose rope turning, available in 1 3/4". #21 is a Mediterranean style, available in 1 3/4". #22 is 1 3/4" with bevelled corners and centre fluting. #25LT and #25ST are Victorian fluted pickets, available in 1 3/4". All pickets are available in any wood material. Newel posts are standard in 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" but can be made any size. Iron Picket #4, #7, pl (plain), #10, #10d (double), #11, #11d, #14, #14d, #23, #23d & #24 are a small example of iron pickets available.
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Type C rail cap in paint finish Victorian fluted picket Standard 1 1/8" oak treads Dancing risers on lower treads 29
Type FsxL rail cap in pine 2 1/8" #6L picket 1 1/8" round profile pine treads and 3/4" cove 30
Custom mahogany rail cap Closed stringer to accept kneewell 2" Jatoba treads 31
Provincial taper top picket #6t Type Is rail cap with goose neck Dancing risers on treads 32
#18 Biedermeier picket Standard 1 1/8" oak tread Paint grade rail cap type BL 33
#2t Picket, 3 per tread Type Fs rail cap Applied stringer moulding Continuous rail with mitred goose necks Extra large bullnose volute 34
Victorian taper top picket Type Fs rail cap in a continuous style Dancing risers on bottom treads 35
Continuous type Is rail cap Victorian taper top fluted picket Smooth radius turns All natural oak 36
1 3/4" Victorian streamline twist picket All oak Plaster style stringer bracket 5" x 5" newel post 37
Recessed panel posts #15 picket Type E rail cap with bullnose and mitred goose neck Standard tread with 3/4" cove 38
Stepped in recessed panel post in cherry, extending through floor Type Fs rail cap in cherry with mitred goose necks #8 picket with cherry base Maple risers and treads Closed stringer with cap 39
Stepped in recessed panel post Type Fs rail cap #9 picket Closed stringer stair with standard tread profile 40
Custom Dainty rail All paint grade materials 1 1/8" standard tread 41
Drum bullnose on top of bullnose tread Metal rail by others Closed continuous wraparound stringer 42
Type Fs rail cap in quarter white oak 1 1/8" Standard quarter white oak treads with cove Metal rail by Iron Master Decor 43