Stainless Steel Balastrade

Stainless Steel & Glass Balustrade

With the introduction of Maintenance free Decking and the overall  lack of enthusiasm that Garden owners seem to have for maintaining external products customers often quiz us as to what balustrade options are currently available that need very little upkeep.

One of the products that we show customers is Stainless steel and Glass.

There a number of reasons why stainless steel balustrade is being considered the most favourable option as an external handrail.

• low maintenance – Cleaning of swarf and excess metal needs to be carried out on a yearly basis.
• Lifetime of use – Grade 316 Stainless Extremely Durable does.
• Does not require Treatment or Preservative to maintain.
• Aesthetically pleasing – Beautiful contemporary look and feel.
• Strong – Stainless balustrade offers a structurally sound alternative to Timber or Metal Balustrade options.
• Meets current BS Standards when fitted correctly.
• Does not restrict view – Stainless steel is often added to glass to give a balustrade that you can see through.

So what are the downsides to stainless steel

It isn’t all good news as there are areas that need to be considered when deciding if stainless steel is the right way to go ?

Cost – Stainless steel balustrade is far more expensive than your traditional wooden balustrade option.

Installation – Stainless steel can be more difficult to work with. Even though the system is modular and is generally quite user friendly there are areas for example the corners and steps that will need a skilled tradesman to install.

Little or no tolerance – When working with stainless steel and glass balustrade there is very little tolerance especially if the glass panels are pre-drilled. It’s a case of measure twice cut once.

Design – Where stainless steel handrailing gives a beautiful contemporary look this isn’t always the desired effect in the more traditional British garden.

 

Our opinion of Stainless Steel Handrail

The system that we currently specify is a modular system and is therefore very easy to use, it will however require a small amount of cutting and drilling on the corners. 

For further information on a wide range of Decking products visit our extensive display areas and showrooms in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated sales team on Swansea 01792 8848287.