A banister is a row of upright posts or bars that run along the side of a staircase. It is used to provide support and safety for people going up and down the stairs. Full definition
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Here is a recent installation of a custom baby gate for a client that did not want any holes drilled into her stair banister posts. (babysafehomes.com)
The panel is made of a polyester mesh to allow for flexibility in retracting into the metal part that is attached to a sturdy surface like a wall or a frame of banister. (followmum.com)