Tuesday 15 November 2016

Balustrade or Banister?


Would you be able to tell the difference between a handrail, fence, balcony, railing, banister and a balustrade? Would you know for definite what a balustrade was? Well, let us break it down for you, so next time you see a balustrade, you can exclaim with excitement!
Wondering if you have a balustrade in your house?
The best way to figure out whether a balustrade is in your house is to look at your set of stairs. As balustrades are commonly found on underneath the handrail on the stairs. It can be made from a variety of materials, such as aluminium, wood, glass or even steel. The railing is made up of a number of vertical posts, called balusters. It especially forms an ornamental parapet to a balcony, bridge or terrace. Once upon a time, they were made of stone, but as mentioned above, that is no longer the case.
So what makes a balustrade different from a banister?
A banister is a handrail that is found on the side of a staircase, whereas a balustrade is a row of balusters topped by a rail.
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