Balcony railings: types and design requirements

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Staircase and balcony railings perform two main functions: they provide safety and ease of movement for people, they make it possible to feel more comfortable leaning on the railing while moving along a flight of stairs or on the balcony. To successfully perform these tasks, railings for stairs or balconies must meet certain technical requirements and be correctly combined with the design of the entire room. Our company StairsProm has significant experience in the development, as well as the subsequent production of staircase structures, of various styles and configurations, with the selection of the optimal material.

Self-supporting all-glass fencing

All-glass self-supporting railings

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Fences made of black self-supporting glass

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All-glass railings with a pattern

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Types of forging

There are two known variants of metalworking technology. Hot is obtained by heating the metal. It becomes plastic and takes on the shape desired by the blacksmith. The metal is not subject to corrosion and is very durable. Disadvantages include production time and price. The craftsman who forges fencing elements must have extensive experience and high qualifications.

The cold processing method involves the use of special equipment. Fence parts are produced on machines and then assembled by welding. The advantages of this method include low price and quick completion of the project. There are also disadvantages. This is the possible appearance of defects and non-uniqueness.

Stainless steel railings for stairs and balconies

Stainless steel welded terrace railings

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Stainless steel railings with square balusters

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Stainless steel cable railings for stairs

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Preferred Styles

The most attractive result will be achieved by decorating the balcony and the building in the same style. Consider the façade design and interior decoration. Just by changing the fences, it is easy to change the appearance of the building as a whole. After the structure of forged elements is ready, it is necessary to carefully inspect it.

Baroque style

There should be no chips, sharp edges or burrs. If there are wooden parts, they should be well sanded.

You also need to look at how the railings are attached. The fasteners must be screwed not only to the balcony itself, but also to the wall. All of the above affects not only comfortable use in the future, but also whether the fence will be safe for those living in the house.

Combined railings made of glass, wood and stainless metal

Stair railings made of stainless steel and glass

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Combined stair railings

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Combined glass railings

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Main settings

Regardless of the building in which the balcony is being built: in a high-rise building or in a private house, it is important that the design parameters comply with building codes. The main requirement for balcony railings is their high strength.

An equally important parameter is the height of the fences. The height of the railing is selected in accordance with the average height of a person. It is considered safe if the upper edge of the railing is at a level of 0.9-1.2 meters. This height can provide a sufficient level of safety.

However, a sufficient height of the railing is not the only safety requirement; care must also be taken that the barrier is either solid, representing a slab of some material, or lattice, but with a frequent arrangement of elements.

Advice! The maximum gap in the lattice fencing of remote structures should not exceed 12 cm. This is especially important to ensure the safety of children.

Glass fencing with wooden frame

Wooden framed fencing

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Glass railings in a wooden frame

from 21,500 rubles per meter

Glass framed in wood

from 18,500 rubles per meter2

Video description

For more information about the requirements for balcony railings, watch the video:
Rain, snow, condensation formed due to temperature changes - all these factors contribute to the formation of rust on the metal elements of balcony railings. Therefore, first of all, protective coatings are applied to them, and then artistic finishing is performed in accordance with the characteristics of a particular material.

High balcony railings Source vashslesar.ru

Forged railings

Artistic forging for stairs

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Hand forged stair railings

from 16,500 rub. per meter with handrail

Wrought iron railings with oak handrails

from 16,500 rubles per meter with beech handrail

Popular colors

The owner of the building must choose the desired shade of the balcony. Before painting, the surface must be thoroughly treated. The owner of the house is unlikely to cope with such labor-intensive work. He will clean the metal and treat it with a primer.

This substance will hide existing imperfections and create a smooth surface. At the last stage, the metal is coated with a heat-resistant substance. It fixes the paint and prevents it from fading in the sun.

Subtle colors are preferable for decorating balconies. You can give the railings a shimmer of precious metals (paint them like copper, bronze, silver or gold). All shades of gray, black and white look beautiful. Monochrome is used in standard versions. They are suitable for designing a structure in a classic style, as well as modern or high-tech.

Artificial aging of a metal base is very popular. This gives authenticity and nobility to the elements of the fence. To highlight individual places, they are painted with a different color (flowers, curls, etc.). The shade should be a tone darker or lighter than the main palette. It can be artificial bronze, gold or silver. The color is applied only to certain places.

Special offers for work on stair railings

Installation methods

Any balcony railings are held on pre-fixed fasteners, which are mounted into a concrete slab or wall. The embedded elements are metal strips and steel reinforcement about 1-2 cm thick. The fastenings provide reliable fixation of the fences, which allows you not to worry about the safety of people on the balcony.

Installation of balcony railing Source balkony-stolitci.ru

Stages of work

Before starting the process, you need to familiarize yourself with the approximate sequence of work.

• First of all, you must prepare your workplace. All objects interfering with installation are removed from the room, and if necessary, the power supply is turned off.
• At the second stage, all hidden communications are checked. When performing this step, be sure to ensure that there is access to the risers.
• At the third stage, delivery and unloading of installation stair structures and fencing installation equipment.
• The next step is installation.
• At the fifth stage, all defects that arose during installation are eliminated.
• The final stage is checking all nodes, connections, signing the Acceptance Certificate.

In our company, you can order staircase and balcony railings, with a large selection of final, finishing appearance that best suits your interior design. For our part, we promise that the work will be completed strictly on time and with high quality.

Video description

Watch a selection of wooden fencing for balconies and terraces in the video:
However, you must remember that wood is a rather demanding material. It is subject to rotting under the influence of precipitation and other external factors. Wooden fences need to be maintained by applying special products to them - varnishes, paints, impregnations. In this case, the treatment must be repeated regularly, at least once a year. Otherwise, wooden balcony railings will lose their attractiveness.

Wooden balcony railings Source olestnicah.ru

See also: Contacts of construction companies that offer house design services.

Plastic or glass

Glass and plastic are often used in the manufacture of balcony railings. These materials are not used separately; they are usually combined with metal. The result is not just beautiful, but also quite original, emphasizing the refined taste of the owners of balcony railings. But combining glass or plastic with metal is not done solely for aesthetic purposes; the main task of the metal frame is to ensure the strength of the structure.

Advantages of plastic structures:

• neat modern look;
• light weight;
• low cost.

Plastic is one of the most affordable materials due to its low cost, which cannot be said about glass. For the manufacture of balcony railings, as a rule, facade glass is used, and their cost is significantly high, but this does not make them unclaimed. Glass railings on balconies look rich and modern.

Plastic or glass balcony fencing can be used both in private multi-level houses and in ordinary apartments.

As for durability, balcony railings made of both plastic and glass have an important feature - resistance to various types of environmental influences. Plastic and glass railings are not afraid of moisture and sunlight, so they do not require special care.

Regardless of which material is preferred, it will not hurt to install balcony grilles.

Glass balcony railing Source ms-msk.com

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Installation of forged railings using screws

The installation technology is very simple:

• first, holes are drilled into which the starting supports will be inserted;
• special glue is poured;
• the starting support is installed;
• a hole is prepared for mounting the finishing support, glue is poured again;
• the finishing support is installed;
• the free space between the main supports is marked;
• holes are drilled for mounting intermediate supports. They are being installed;
• power parts are being prepared. Using an angle grinder, the required length is cut;
• holes are drilled for the mounting bolts;
• all power elements are fastened;
• the free space between the power parts and the racks is covered with a special filler;
• the structure is fastened with fastening bolts and nuts;
• To create a more beautiful appearance, you can cover the drilling areas with soil, as well as filing to achieve the desired size.

Many owners of private houses do most of the work with their own hands. They mainly use a welding machine. Of course, having experience working with metal and knowing the basics of welding, they can easily make such forged jewelry. There is only one thing I can advise them. Before starting work, prepare in advance the required number of electrodes, bent steel angles and profile pipes.

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