Modern Small double Squares Baluster Wrought Iron Baluster/Spindle

What is the difference between HOLLOW and SOLID balusters (spindles)

One of the most common questions we got about the products is “What is the difference between Hollow and Solid balusters”. This answer could vary depending on which vendor you purchase and where your products from. As some companies just produce a flimsy and cheap hollow product, careful of what you buy off the big box store shelves please.

Solid Iron Balusters

• Solid Iron – Weighs (double heavier than hollow’s).
• Texture – Slight “iron” texture on balusters because it is not a machined product. (It’s Forged).
• Edges – The edges (corners) of solid products are slightly more squared off. See photo below.
• Strength – Meets all building code standards.
• Cutting – Cuts with chop saw and metal cutting blade.
• Shipping – Solid iron gets heavy quick. Shipping is more costly.

Hollow Iron Balusters

• Hollow Iron – Lighter Weighs (double lighter than solid’s)
• Texture – Smooth finish because it’s machined rather than forged.
• Edges – The edges (corners) are a little more Round because it’s machined.
• Strength – Meets all building code standards. Actually is made out of a higher grade steel to be stronger.
• Cutting – Cuts the same but easier and faster.
• Shipping – Cheaper to ship!

Summary of Solid and Hollow:

Both Iron balusters look virtually the same after installed. Hollow iron balusters are cheaper to ship, easier to handle and cut and install the same. Hollow iron balusters are quickly becoming the industry standard for production home building due to the cost savings and ease of installation.

Consumer who opt for solid generally view solid as being higher quality, Normally which is true for lower quality brands of balusters, but our brand the quality is the same either way you go.