External staircase railing

[tendlu]

Is there a way to fix the railings for an external staircase on the side of the staircase rather than fixing it on the step? In other words, if I fix the railing on the step then that would take probably 3-6" on either side and hence the effective usable width of the step would get reduced (a 3' width tread would become 2'6" for effective use).

[nageshgs]

Yes its possible, Have a look at the attached file for such railings.
-Nagesh.,