glossary of terms f - Natural Stone Institute

A short post or vertical member in a series that supports a railing or coping forming a balustrade. Balusters are tradi-tionally decorative forms that are turned on a lathe. Balustrade A railing system with top rail, balusters and bottom rail. Band Course See string course. Banker Bench of timber or stone (may be a single block) on which stone ...

  Post, Decorative