Stainless Steel Balustrade - Know Your Options
October 14th, 2008It's all in how you say it depending on what part of the world you live in. The French say baluster, the Italian balaustro, the German balaustium. At the end of the day they are all the same. They are a molded shaft that is either round or square and made from wood, stone, stainless, or some other type of metal.
They are the support for the railing while at the same time making a d�cor statement. There are many different styles and depending on your project you may want to be period specific.
The Assyrian palaces are the earliest findings of the baluster and the in the palace balconies of Venice they can be found dating back to the 15th century.
It is said that Giuliano da Sangallo is the inventor of these interesting pieces and they were first used on a Merdici villa terrace back in 1480. It is often an excellent method to identify the age of architecture and furniture from the past.
The style of balustrade you choose will give your deck or staircase safe and secure while providing an individual look and feel. Whether you are remodeling a character home or a modern home with contemporary styles you can have a wonderfully unique look.
Stainless steel is common in commercial venues. If you've ever been places like the Calgary Tower or Niagara Fall Maid of the Mist you've seen stainless balusters but they are used in many other commercial venues including hospitals, malls, or hotels. But it's also an excellent option for the home especially if you want to be different.
Wood balusters on your staircase are very common but think about how different it would look with stainless. It would definitely provide a clean, modern look.
Stainless steel balustrades are available in a variety of different diameters and styles so it doesn't matter what your idea of right is chances are you'll have not trouble finding the right one for you.