Balustrades enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of any outdoor and indoor space. You can design balustrades using the material of your choice, as they are available in concrete, wood, stainless steel, glass and more. Using the correct balustrade material, you can obtain the desired look for your property.
Are you planning to install a balustrade in your home or commercial property? Consider the following factors before you proceed.
1. Placement
You need to determine whether you need to install a balustrade outside or inside your property. This factor will affect the design and build of your balustrades, which includes material for posts and infills, glass clamps, height, and fixings to be used.
2. Material
The quality, functionality and visual looks everything depends on the material used for creating the balustrades. Balustrades can be made from various materials, but you need to select a material that can endure heavy load and force without breaking or cracking. Vital to consider the barrier load ability of your balustrades – it means the weight it can support.
For example, balustrades installed at balconies and verandahs are robust and more durable than those installed inside the property. Furthermore, the balustrades used for staircases inside the home and office properties have a lighter load ability. Metal, wood, tempered glass and concrete are the different options available for material selection for constructing robust and aesthetically appealing balustrades. You can either blend and use the materials or use individual materials to make quality balustrades.
3. Endurance
Balustrades are used for beautifying the space but give importance to making them robust and durable. Ensure that your balustrades are constructed from sturdy material and built in a style that endures the weight and pressure of people who lean on them.
4. Installation
Always hire an experienced balustrade provider like JCV to get professional design and installation. A reputed balustrade provider will guarantee the firmness of your balustrades by bonding the base or wall to which it will be installed using the appropriate clamps and fixings.
5. Upkeep
Balustrades need regular and appropriate cleaning and upkeep to increase their lifespan. The designs and materials can affect their capability to push back dirt and stains. For example, glass is more inclined to catch finger marks, which need wipe cleaning them using a glass cleaner and a soft cloth from time to time. Concrete is an ideal material for external balustrades, as it can withstand all types of weather conditions. Unless you use stainless steel, metal can catch marks and form rust. Wood may require re-painting or re-varnishing within regular time gaps.
The Bottom Line
Balustrades can augment the practicality and ambience of your residential or commercial property. You need to plan carefully after considering all the vital factors for making the correct balustrade material selection, which will help you to reap its many advantages.
If you want to install beautiful and durable concrete balustrades and posts for your garden, porch or verandahs, contact us at JCV on (02) 9569 8629 today to discuss your requirements.
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