Balcony Railing

Balcony Railing, given that the railing on a balcony has been referred to differently over the years, it's important to first understand what to look for when selecting materials. Classically referred to as a "balustrade," the balcony railing got its name from the Italian word builder, meaning wild pomegranate flowers. This term was coined in the 17th century in reference to the railing's balusters (the vertical or horizontal posts that make up a balcony railing), which bore a striking resemblance to a blooming pomegranate. While some people still use the term balustrade, most people today refer to these essential systems as simply, "balcony railings."