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2. Baluster - Wikipedia

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   A group of balusters supporting a handrail, coping, or ornamental detail is known as a balustrade. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The term baluster shaft is used to describe forms such as a candlestick, upright furniture support, and the stem of a brass chandelier.

3. Stairs - Wikipedia

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   Handrail and carved balusters. The balustrade is the system of railings and balusters that prevents people from falling over the edge. Banister, railing, or handrail: The angled member for handholding, as distinguished from the vertical balusters which hold it up for stairs that are open on one side.

4. Deck railing - Wikipedia

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   Mountain laurel handrail, glass baluster systems, metal baluster systems, and composite railing systems all install in a similar manner. The differences is in the type of baluster installed. All four of these deck railings can be built using pressure treated lumber, another wood like cedar, or composite lumber to provide the structure.

5. What Is a Balustrade? 4 Things to Know About This ... - AOL

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   Learn what a staircase balustrade is, including the structural components that make it up and ways to personalize its design to your home. Learn what a staircase balustrade is, including the ...

6. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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   A false balcony, or railing at the outer plane of a window. Ball flower An architectural ornament in the form of a ball inserted in the cup of a flower, which came into use in the latter part of the 13th, and was in great vogue in the early part of the 14th century. A page of fanciful balusters Baluster

7. Handrail - Wikipedia

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   A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide safety or support. [1] In Britain, handrails are referred to as banisters. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls, and to provide bodily support in bathrooms or similar areas.