Decorative Railings

A baluster is a decorative post, also called banister, spindle, or picket. It supports a railing's top rail and has a distinctive design.A baluster is a decorative post, also called banister, spindle, or picket. It supports a railing's top rail and has a distinctive design. These posts are bulky at the bottom and curve upwards, creating a decorative shape. A series of balusters supporting a top rail form a balustrade.Guard railing, also called guard rail, handrail, or guardrail, is a system designed to keep people or vehicles from falling off the bridge. They may be a handrail for pedestrians, a heavier guard for vehicles, or a common railing for both. In general, the railings can be made of concrete, steel, or aluminum.a fencelike barrier composed of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights.