Bowed Baluster with Kink, 12 x 12mm Plain Bar, 1000mm, Deep Belly, for Wall-Top Railings and Window Guards

A ready-formed bowed baluster in 12 x 12mm square steel bar, about 1000mm tall (1015mm overall), with a small kink above a deep belly. It runs straight for the top 460mm, steps out through a small S-shaped kink, then swells into a deep, rounded belly projecting 200mm and kicks back to a short 40mm foot. Set a row of them between a straight top rail and bottom rail and the railing bellies outwards at the bottom, the classic bow-fronted shape for balconies, Juliet balconies and garden railings. The kink adds a decorative waist to every baluster, a detail often seen on Victorian and Edwardian railings. At 1000mm it suits wall-top railings, window guards and lower balconies. Each one weighs about 1.21 kg. The price shown is for one baluster, with a minimum order of 10.

Why choose this baluster

Gives a bow front without bending. Each baluster is already formed, so a straight-railed frame becomes a bellied balcony or railing with no bending jig.

Kink above the belly. A small S-bend where the straight top meets the bow gives each baluster a waisted, hand-forged look, more decorative than a plain belly.

Even and repeatable. Every baluster is formed to the same profile, so a long run lines up neatly from end to end.

Standard 12mm square bar. Welds to standard flat bar or channel rails and works with 12mm finials, collars and baskets.

Where it is used

Front garden and wall-top railings, window guards and planter rails, Juliet and lower balconies, and restoration of Victorian and Edwardian bowed railings with a kinked baluster.

Specifications

How many do you need?

On balconies and guarding in homes, keep the gap between balusters under 100mm so a 100mm sphere cannot pass through. With 12mm bar, centres of 110mm or less do this.

Is this the right baluster?

Fitting and care

Make the straight top rail and bottom rail first, setting the bottom rail forward of the top by the 200mm projection. Mark the baluster centres along both rails, then weld each baluster with the straight top to the top rail and the foot to the bottom rail, belly facing out. Check each one is upright from the side before welding out.

Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting, or have the finished panel hot-dip galvanised before powder coating for the longest life outdoors.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 10 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.