This week’s Ask OMS answer is the definition of these two words. As a reminder, the purpose of Ask OMS is for you to post your questions related to architecture, and then we’ll provide the answers.  Do you have a question?  Ask OMS by clicking here.

Baluster: One of a series of short vertical posts, often ornamental, used to support a rail.

Balustrade: A railing composed of balusters and a top rail running along the edge of a porch, balcony, roof, or stoop.

Definition source:  The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Glossary of Architectural Terms

Baluster and Balustrade Defined

 

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