Balusters

Balusters

Wood handrail with metal balusters

Wood handrail with metal balusters

Balusters – Sometimes referred to as pickets or spindles, are the vertical members in a railing system. They are fastened to the top rail and to a bottom rail, rim joist or stringer. When aluminum balusters are used on treated wood rails they should be secured by utilizing  baluster connectors.  The primary function of balusters is to provide a safety barrier against falling through the rail.  They can also serve as an important aesthetic element in a railing system.


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Tony is a life time resident of North Carolina with over 40 years experience in multiple facets of the industrial, commercial and residential construction industry. For the past 33 years he has owned and operated Wood's Home Maintenance Service, providing services primarily in Johnston, Wake and Sampson Counties of North Carolina. ______________ ______________________________________________________ The information contained in this Blog is opinion derived, from hands on experience of over 40 years in the construction industry and by extensive research by the author. All postulations are referenced to the geographic location in which this experience was gained.
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