So the vertical part is the baluster or spindle, and the balustrade is the horizontal and vertical part together
This piece can be used decoratively, protectively or structurally.
1) protection
1) protection
It is a versatile piece and at first glance most people would think of it as protection
I have a bunch of these mixed in with my bars and clips
Great piece for making a barrier!
Good for side rails on a staircase to the plane! Protective use!
Yet another role as concert or skatepark barrier to keep people on the outside
Or to keep you from driving off the top of the garage!
2) structurally
I really like the use of the balustrade structurally side by side as the base of a cart...genius!
Also as a drop down bar on the side of a trailer
This picture is such a neat trailer...
3) decorative
The main example of a decorative use is in the set below in metallic silver