LED Handrails Bright Balustrading is pleased to introduce our especially BRIGHT handrails with LED lighting incorporated within. Bright Balustrading’s “BRIGHT Handrails” range has been especially created to deliver a stylish and classy feature to our clients’ homes and spaces. As well as being elegant, they’re very functional and provide practical lighting up stairs, paths and …
Handrails and Handrailings A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand to provide stability or support. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or descending stairways and escalators in order to prevent injurious falls. Handrails are typically supported by posts or mounted directly to walls.The first handrail was recognized in …
Balustrade A balustrade is a name for that railing on a balcony, stair, porch or terrace and anywhere else there may be a fall on the other side or to prevent access. It can be indoors or outdoors.The young and lovely Juliet, of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, stood on a balcony. But what kept her …
Stainless Steel Judging by the name, you might assume that stainless steel never stains—but you’d be wrong. Stainless steel stains less easily than other iron-based metals, but it’s not literally “stainless”. Just like standard steel, stainless can get marked up by fingerprints and grease, develop discoloration, and eventually rust. The difference is resilience. Stainless steel …
Benefits of Stainless Steel Corrosion resistance. All stainless steels have a high resistance to corrosion. Low alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric conditions; highly alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions, and chloride bearing environments, even at elevated temperatures and pressures. The result is an attractive finish that maintains its lustre and …
What is the BCA? All building work must comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The BCA is part of the National Construction Code (NCC) series published by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). The NCC is an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments developed to incorporate all on-site construction …
Complying with AS1428- Balustrade The AS1428 provides minimum design requirements for new building work, to enable access for people with disabilities e.g. access ways and circulation space for people in wheel chairs. It determines access and movement in public buildings. It may also be applied to provide access in existing buildings. Particular attention is given …
Balustrades are required by law where it is possible to fall more than 1 metre from a floor level such as a balcony, paved area or stairs.
Balustrade prices vary tremendously depending on the material selected and the design. Aluminium is generally much more economical than stainless steel or frameless glass or even timber.
Balustrading is generally measured along the length of the perimeter edge of the balcony in lineal metres.
This can be done by an individual with practicable experience in the building industry however it is essential that the installer knows all the relevant Australian standards for balustrades installed over 1 metre from the floor level. It is advisable to use a contractor that specialises in this industry.
All balustrades preventing a fall greater than 1 metre must be a minimum of 1 metre high from the finished floor level.
The term balustrades, balustrading and railings can be used for the same purpose by different people. In general the same laws apply to all protective edging once over 1 metre.
The way to clean balustrades is with soapy water and rinse off however there are more expensive products available. Regular cleaning if you located near the ocean is advisable. Seek care and maintenance instructions from your supplier.
