Railing system found on stairs or along open areas between floors. Most BALUSTRADES contain NEWEL POSTS, BALUSTERS, and TOP RAILS. Some balustrades contain BOTTOM RAILS. See NEWEL POST, BALUSTER, TOP RAIL, BOTTOM RAIL, BREAD LOAF TOP RAIL, FILLER, VOLUTE, GOOSE NECK, ONE-QUARTER TURN, ROSETTE, SKIRT, STAIR BRACKET, FALSE TREAD AND RISER.
