Does anyone know if these are needed to hold the stair railing together?

[Vintersnö]

Hello!
We have moved into a new home and now it's time to spruce up the staircase. I'm extremely annoyed by these (see photo) that go all the way up to the ceiling. Does anyone know if they have a load-bearing function in any way, or if I can just cut them down to the same height as the rest of the railing? And if they are "load-bearing," shouldn't it be possible to stabilize the railing in another way?

 

[Demmpa]

It can't be answered based on just the image.
It must be investigated on-site how the railing/posts are constructed.

How are the posts secured under the floor?

 

[Anonymiserad 23608]

With the thin fence, there will be flutter if you cut them off.

 

[Fotografen]

That railing will lose all stability if you cut it.

 

[Cheesen]

Hi!
We have moved into a new home and now it's time to spruce up the staircase. I'm enormously irritated by these (see photo) that go all the way up to the ceiling. Does anyone know if they have a load-bearing function in some way, or if I can just cut them down to the same height as the rest of the railing? And if they are "load-bearing," one should be able to stabilize the railing in another way?

I agree that it was incredibly badly done. Manufacture and install new posts that you attach to the stairwell instead.

 

[jonaserik]

With the weak timber in the fence and removing it towards the roof, the fence won't stand steadily. It will sway under stress. Achieving something with thicker posts with only floor mounting, in a neat way, will be incredibly difficult or impossible.

 

[Vintersnö]

Agree that it was incredibly rude. Manufacture and attach new posts that you secure in the stairwell instead.

Right! Thanks for the tips!

 

[Vintersnö]

With the weak wood in the fence and removing it against the roof, the fence will not stand steadily. It will sway under stress. Getting something thicker for the posts with just floor mounting, in a neat way, will be incredibly difficult or impossible.

Ok, what a shame! That's what I suspected, that they have an important function. I'll have to figure out how to solve this so it looks nicer but maintains stability. Thanks for the help🙏🏾