A Colonial Square Top Wood Baluster is a stairway support starting with a square base, transitioning into a small ogee shape with an astragal, and culminating with another astragal and a square top. Made from wood, it ensures structural stability and a classic aesthetic. The distinct progression from the square base through the ogee shape to the final square top introduces dynamic visual interest. This baluster style is a blend of geometric simplicity and traditional elegance, ideal for those seeking a timeless look in their architectural design.
Square Top Colonial Balusters have a width and depth of 1.25” (3.2 cm) with an upper top length of 6.5” (16.5 cm) from the handrail. Lengths of balusters vary depending on their placement in a balustrade, but are typically sized to match handrail heights of 34”-38” (86.4-96.5 cm).
The common standard is that the space should not allow a sphere of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter to pass through - approximating the size of a toddler's head. The on-center spacing of thin balusters is typically 3.66” (9.3 cm) while wide balusters are spaced at 5.5” (14 cm).
A Colonial Square Top Wood Baluster is a stairway support starting with a square base, transitioning into a small ogee shape with an astragal, and culminating with another astragal and a square top. Made from wood, it ensures structural stability and a classic aesthetic. The distinct progression from the square base through the ogee shape to the final square top introduces dynamic visual interest. This baluster style is a blend of geometric simplicity and traditional elegance, ideal for those seeking a timeless look in their architectural design.
Square Top Colonial Balusters have a width and depth of 1.25” (3.2 cm) with an upper top length of 6.5” (16.5 cm) from the handrail. Lengths of balusters vary depending on their placement in a balustrade, but are typically sized to match handrail heights of 34”-38” (86.4-96.5 cm).
The common standard is that the space should not allow a sphere of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter to pass through - approximating the size of a toddler's head. The on-center spacing of thin balusters is typically 3.66” (9.3 cm) while wide balusters are spaced at 5.5” (14 cm).
