See how others have designed their stair balustrades, glass balustrades for terraces and frameless balustrades for balconies. Find inspiration in modern, classic and discreet solutions, each with its own character.
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Our balustrades are designed for self-installation and are supplied with installation instructions. Our team can offer advice to help you plan your project.
A loft or sleeping loft may need fall protection depending on the height and intended use. The balustrade also affects how the room looks, as it is often visible from below. Choose a suitable design that balances safety requirements with the interior.
Where children may be present, consider climbability and gaps that could allow them through. The greater the potential fall height, the more important it is to assess the balustrade height, stability and fixings against the applicable requirements.
A balustrade designed with children in mind should help reduce the risk of climbing, falling through openings or becoming trapped. The overall construction matters, not just the material used. Requirements for openings and features intended to discourage climbing depend on the applicable local regulations. Glass and vertical infill can be suitable options.
Avoid horizontal elements that could be used as footholds, and ensure gaps between bars, below the balustrade and near stair treads are designed to prevent children passing through or becoming trapped. Furniture and planters placed beside a balustrade may also make climbing easier. Glass balustrades and vertical infill can be suitable options, but no design is automatically child-safe.
Not every balustrade requires a top rail or a separate handrail. This depends on its design, intended use and applicable requirements. It is important to distinguish between a balustrade, which provides protection against falls, and a handrail, which provides something to grip.
Frameless glass balustrades may be designed without a top rail where the system and applicable requirements allow. On stairs, a suitable handrail is often needed for support. On decking and balconies, a top rail may form part of the balustrade design.
Yes, lighting can be integrated into or positioned near a balustrade, depending on the system. Possible locations include beneath the top rail, near posts or along the lower edge. The correct approach depends on the product and its installation.
Light reflecting from glass can create a striking effect, but not all balustrade systems are designed for integrated lighting. Outdoors, lights, wiring and electrical connections must be suitable for exposure to moisture and weather and comply with the applicable regulations. Planning the lighting alongside the balustrade also helps keep cabling discreet.
Balustrade height depends on local building regulations, how the space is used and the potential fall height. The material alone does not determine the required height – the same principle applies to glass, aluminium, stainless steel and wrought-iron-style balustrades.
Check the requirements that apply where the balustrade will be installed and ensure it is designed for the level of fall risk.
A roof terrace or elevated balcony may need a higher balustrade than an area close to ground level, while an area used by children may have different requirements from an infrequently used landing. Where a top rail is fitted, the overall finished height, including the top rail, must match the height specified for the balustrade. Made-to-measure posts must not be shortened after delivery. Enter your required height in the configurator.
Indoors, balustrades can help prevent falls beside openings and stairways while complementing the interior. They frame lofts, upper floors and walkways, particularly where children or frequent use make a clear protective boundary important.
Glass balustrades allow daylight to move between floors and make smaller stairwells and lofts feel more open. Depending on the system, we use toughened and laminated safety glass. Explore glass balustrades, including frameless Vista and Arcus with posts.
Oak handrails bring a warm, tactile finish – see Lira. For a wrought-iron-inspired appearance, Retro uses vertical bars in powder-coated aluminium. Color offers additional colour choices.
Lofts and sleeping lofts are often visible from the room below, and the potential fall height can be significant. A balustrade should define the upper level while providing appropriate fall protection. We offer made-to-measure options for a range of loft layouts.
Each section, post and glass fixing is made to the specified measurements, helping create a fitted appearance whether the balustrade is straight or follows a staircase. Fixings must suit the substrate and supporting structure.
The manufacturing process is certified in accordance with EN 1090-1, with regular RISE monitoring focused on traceability, quality and manufacturing processes. The 3D configurator updates the price as you design. Clean glass with a suitable glass cleaner and wipe metal and timber with a soft cloth as needed.
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