Baluster - Square

Baluster - Square

Style and size comparison drawing of Square Baluster compared to other baluster types
Description
Description

A Square Baluster is a type of stairway support with a square cross-section profile, available in various sizes and materials like wood or steel. It ensures structural stability while presenting a minimalist, geometric aesthetic. Its simplistic square profile breaks away from traditional rounded forms, introducing a modern and clean design element. This style of baluster is a fusion of functional simplicity and contemporary aesthetics, ideal for those seeking a balanced, versatile look in both traditional and modern architectural settings.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Square Balusters are commonly available with overall widths and depths of .5”-1.75” (1.3-4.4 cm). 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).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of Square Baluster viewed from the side
Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of Square Baluster viewed from the side
Group of illustrations of Square Baluster as a full stair run
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
Width:
.5”-1.75” | 1.3-4.4 cm
Depth:
.5”-1.75” | 1.3-4.4 cm
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Drawings include:

Square Baluster elevation, plan, front

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