Glossary of Handrail Terms
- Balcony — A floor that projects out and is surrounded by a balustrade.
- Baluster — The part of a guardrail that runs from bottom to top and supports the handrail or banister.
- Balustrade — A row of repeating balusters. The most visible part of a guard rail.
- Banister — The piece of the guard rail that is grasped while climbing stairs.
- Deck — An exterior structure built outside a home. Used for outdoor living and recreation.
- Decor — The style or manner in which a home is decorated.
- Design — A unified plan, here referencing a guided approach to home decor.
- Guard Rail — A structure preventing people from falling off of exposed platforms.
- Handrail — The part of a guard rail that is grasped with the hand.
- Loft — An upper floor that is open to the floor below.
- Log Home — A house constructed with whole or modified logs as the structural walls.
- Mountain Laurel — A small, bushy tree that grows in the Appalachian Mountains, Kalmia latifolia.
- Newel Post — A short post that supports long spans of guard rail.
- Outdoor Living — Creating outdoor spaces for recreation and entertainment.
- Porch — A deck that is open on the sides and has a roof for shelter.
- Railing — Generic term for handrail, guard rail, balustrade, etc.
- Rhododendron — A small, bushy tree that grows in the Appalachian Mountains.
- Rustic — A home decor style that is found on log homes and timber frames involving architectural wood.
- Stairs — A structure for moving from one floor to another.
- Stringer — The structural element of stairs supporting the treads and risers.
- Timber Frame — A structure made of square wood timbers supporting roof and walls.
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