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Baluster Specifications

Synthetic Stone balusters are hollow by design and weigh significantly less than real limestone. We spin all of our balusters which creates a hollow cavity that is then filled with foam to eliminate the hollow sound when you tap on it.

The specs below list the approximate measurements of our current baluster line.

Please note:

There are two different B-3 balusters listed. B-3 is a landing baluster. The top and bottom of this baluster is 4" and requires no cutting on the jobsite. They are installed at the current length of 26". The bottom rails are installed on 1" crush block which allows the homeowner to spray off the patio and allow the debris to pass under the bottom rail. This leaves an approximate finished rail height of 37".
B-3ST is a stair baluster. Notice the baluster top and bottom of the square part is 5" which allows the installer to cut them on the angle they need to accommodate the different riser heights on stairways.
B-4 baluster is a totally square baluster, the top and bottom as well as the profile is square.

National building code requires that all balustrade systems must not have a space between the balusters that will allow a 4" ball to pass between any part of the baluster. Listed below is the maximum distance between the square part of the baluster top and bottom to stay within this code requirement. It is very important that the installer verifies before drilling the rail that they are within these requirements.

A-1 = 2 1/8"
A-2 = 1 5/8"
B-1 = 1 5/8"
B-2 = 1 1/4"
B-3 = 1 1/8"
B-4 = 1 1/2"
C-1 = 1"
C-2 = 1"
C-3 = 8 7/8"