What components make up a railing?

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A staircase railing consists of several components:

**Posts (newel posts):** Support the handrail and are fixed on the tread edge, the stringer, or the floor. At HTS, **profiled posts** are also available as a deluxe option.

**Handrail:** The grippable element along the staircase. Made of wood (same species as the staircase) or stainless steel.

**Infill:** Prevents falling between the posts. Variants:
- **Baluster railing:** Vertical balusters (most common variant)
- **Glass infill:** Modern and light-transmitting
- **Balustrade railing:** Solid wood infill panel (deluxe option at HTS)
- **Horizontal rails:** Horizontal elements

**Regulations (DIN 18065):**
- Railing height: at least **90 cm** (for drop heights over 12 m: **110 cm**)
- Baluster spacing: maximum **12 cm** (child safety)
- No horizontal rails in the lower section (to prevent climbing)

HTS offers various railing options -- from a simple baluster railing to a premium balustrade railing.