Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is the minimum required spacing between balusters?
- The rules and regulations vary across the world. In the US building codes often stipulate that balusters should be spaced no more than four inches apart, with building inspectors often caring a spherical four-inch ball to determine if a railing meets code requirements. To confirm the legal minimum required spacing between balusters consult your local building codes.
- How to calculate the spacing of deck baluster?
- To calculate the required spacing of baluster or spindles for a deck use the flat run baluster spacing calculator in Chippy Tools. It is important to note that the Chippy Tools baluster spacing calculator does not take into account the need for any supporting posts for the division of railings into sections. Diving deck balusters into sections are important to ensure railings are structurally sound and meet local building codes.
- What is the difference between balusters and spindles?
- Baluster and spindle are often used interchangeably when referring to railings. Generally, the term baluster is used when the vertical support is resting on the deck, floor or step, while spindles are usually suspended off the bottom in a horizontal rail attached to the posts.