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Straight solid wood half-post for balustrades

Name: Straight solid wood half-post for balustrades
Brand: Levigne
SKU: PR120DES
Price: 17.49 EUR
Availability: InStock

Straight solid wood half-post H 120cm — cross-section 70x34mm. Douglas fir, fir, pine or beech. Installs against a wall or connects to an existing balustrade. Raw untreated. Sold individually. Indoor use (beech/fir/pine) or outdoor use with treatment (douglas fir). Compatible with WoodUp spare parts.

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Straight Solid Wood Half-Post H 120cm Cross-Section 70x34mm – 4 Species for Wall Balustrade

This straight solid wood half-post measures 120 cm in height with a cross-section of 70x34 mm. Its half-thickness section (34mm instead of 70mm for a full post) is designed specifically for wall-mounted installation: the flat face comes into direct contact with the wall or stair stringer, while the visible face offers the same appearance as a full post. It is available in four species — douglas fir, fir, pine or beech — to suit each usage context.

Sold individually, it is used at the ends of a balustrade that start or finish against a wall, or at any lateral anchor point on a wall structure. It connects directly to full 70x70mm posts, bottom rails, handrails and balusters in the WoodUp range. Delivered raw untreated, it accepts paint, stain, oil or varnish depending on the desired finish.

Main characteristics

Characteristic	Value
Available species	Douglas fir / Fir / Pine / Beech
Height	1,200 mm
Cross-section	70x34 mm (half-thickness)
Intended use	Wall support or stringer connection
Finish	Raw untreated
Beech / fir / pine use	Indoor
Douglas fir use	Indoor and sheltered outdoor
Sold	Individually

Key points

✓ Half-thickness section 70x34mm — flat face against the wall, visible face identical to a full post
✓ 4 species — from economical fir to douglas fir for sheltered outdoor use
✓ Compatible with WoodUp 70x70mm posts — same height, same visible face width
✓ Wall anchoring — designed for balustrade starts and returns against a wall
✓ Sold individually — for both wall-end positions or as a replacement
✓ Raw untreated — free finish according to use

Installation advice

Wall fixing: The flat face of the half-post rests directly against the wall. Fix it by screwing into the wall with long wood screws (≥ 80mm) and wall plugs suited to the wall type (concrete, breeze block, brick, wood). Allow for a minimum of 3 fixing points along the height to ensure rigidity. On plasterboard walls or lightweight partitions, anchor into the structural uprights.

Connection to the balustrade: The handrail and bottom rail bear against or slot into the wide face (70mm) of the half-post, exactly as with a full post. Pre-drill all joints before screwing to avoid splitting the wood. Apply the finish before wall fixing to cover all accessible faces.

Maintenance and protection

Indoors, apply a hardener or oil-wax before installation. In sheltered outdoor settings (douglas fir only), apply an exterior stain or oil to be renewed every 2–3 years. Beech should not be used outdoors — it deteriorates rapidly in damp conditions. Check the tightness of the wall fixing screws annually.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a straight half-post and a full post for a balustrade?

A full post (70x70mm, Straight solid wood post 120cm) stands free in space — it is fixed to the floor by a base plate. A half-post (70x34mm) is designed to be set against a wall or a stringer: its flat face sits flush against the wall surface, reducing the footprint and simplifying fixing. Visually, the front face of the half-post is identical to the full post — the junction with the wall is clean and gap-free.

Can this half-post be fixed to a wooden stair stringer?

Yes. It is in fact one of the most common configurations. Fix the half-post to the lateral face of the stringer using long wood screws Ø5mm (≥ 80mm). If the stringer is made of laminated or thick solid wood, 3 screws distributed along the height are sufficient. Check that the screw does not reach the treads or the visible parts of the stringer on the staircase side.

Is this half-post compatible with WoodUp fir balustrade kits?

Partially. The visible face width (70mm) is compatible with the handrails and bottom rails in the spare parts range (70x70mm section). However, standard fir balustrade kits (Fir balustrade kit 2m + 1 post, Fir balustrade kit 1m without post) use posts with a 60x60mm section — a slight 5mm difference in width may exist. Check your system before ordering.

Can a douglas fir half-post be used outdoors in an unsheltered position?

Class 3 douglas fir resists outdoor conditions better than fir, but permanent exposure to the elements without treatment accelerates greying. For an exposed outdoor setting, apply an outdoor wood preservative oil before installation and renew annually. Douglas fir retains its mechanical properties even when grey, but loses its natural golden appearance without maintenance.