Red Oak Single Turnout Starter Step

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$152.73 ea

Red Oak starting tread with a single rounded edge along the left or right side. This starting tread will have one semi-circular curve along the left or right side and may be installed below a "bird cage" or the handrail volute.

  • 1" thick x 11-1/2"
  • Available in whole foot increments
  • Cut exact dimensions on site
  • See our standard dimensions for detailed measurements - contact us for custom starter steps
  • 48" Minimum length
  • Also available in: 48", 60", 72", 84", & 96" lengths

This Red Oak starting step is available unfinished or prefinished - natural or choose from one of our stain colors.

For delivery on 05/21/2024, order this item in the next

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Starting steps as their name implies, is the first stair at the bottom of a staircase. This step starts your ascend upstairs and there is typically only one per staircase (unless you have multiple runs). A single turnout starter step is curved on one side (also called a volute) and is square on the walled end. Left and right are relative as you face the step.

Note: Starter treads and starter risers are sold separately. Order a standard starter riser with this tread - the shapes of tread and riser will match each other and will allow a 1-1/4" overhang on the appropriate sides.
See Matching Starting Step Risers.

Our standard left or right turnout starter steps have a single rounded edge along the left or right sides that make a 1/2 circle turn on one side - also called a volute or turnout. This starting tread will have one gentle curve along the left or right sides and is thus called a "single quarter turn" tread.

The measurement of the notch or cutout on this type of tread is called the "Throat Length".

ColorStain Grade
Unit Of Measureea
Width11-1/2 in
PrefinishedAvailable
ProfileSingle Turnout Starter Step
Thickness1 in
Wood SpeciesRed Oak
Quickship ItemNo
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Product Questions and Answers
  1. Q:Can I get the red oak single turnout starter tread in 3/4" thickness? The 1" thickness is inconsistent with the 3/4" Retro Treads and will make my stair heights vary 5/8",
    A:Yes, you can get the single turnout starter step in 3/4" thickness, but the 3/4" bullnose will not look the same as the Retro Treads that have a 1" bullnose with a 3/4" tread body. Alternatively, since you will be removing the old starter step entirely, we suggest using a 1" thick starter step with a starter riser that is 1/4" shorter than the rest to accommodate the variance.
  2. Q:Could you be more specific about "left Turnout" vs. "right turnout?" For example, if I am standing on the first floor and facing the stairs going upstairs, if the turnout is on the right-hand side, is it "right turnout?" Thank you.
    A:When you are standing at the bottom of the staircase looking up the turnout would be on the exposed side. If there is a wall on the left side and it is open on the right you will want a right turnout. For more information please see the following link. http://www.stair-treads.com/resources/stair-tread-styles.html If you would like for us to put together an estimate please contact us at 1-866-429-0979.

    Danielle Hyman

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  3. Q:Can I get this starter step in a deeper depth than 11.5 inches? I need something more like 13 or 13.5".
    A:Starter steps can be made with custom dimensions. Please contact us with your requirements and we'll create a custom dimension starter step quote for you: https://www.stair-treads.com/contact/
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