Balustrades & Handrails

Balustrades & Handrails

Balustrades & Handrails

The design, manufacture & installation of Balustrades & Handrails are designated as our Urban Balustrade/Handrail Range. Balustrades & Handrails are a considerable & extremely important part of our marketplace. The bespoke service we offer, includes Design, Supply & Installation of Balustrades / Handrails for both prestige commercial & residential projects. We can provide them with staircase projects or as a product on their own.

In many instances, the Architect will provide a rudimentary drawing showing the Balustrades / Handrails, however, we can put forward types of suitable & recommended design. Similar to Staircase design, Balustrades/Handrails are incorporated in both internal & external applications. Design calculations & drawings would be part of our brief & we would expect to submit these to both the project Architect & Main Contractor ( & possibly the client ) at an early stage.

Galvanizing may be utilised for corrosion resistance where the Balustrades/Handrails is used externally, but even then the final finish would be a painted one (over the galvanising ). The balustrades would be either galvanised & polyester coated ( for external use ) or possibly manufactured in stainless steel or other non-ferrous material. The detailed specification would have to be formulated taking cost into consideration.

Main Design considerations

Infill Design

In modern day, glass is very much the preferred infill type, especially on prestige projects.It can be supplied in a toughened & laminated format & is installed taking safety fully into consideration. Curved glass systems can be designed, with tinted options & are very popular. When designing glass for swimming pool areas, frosted glass can be supplied……………

Building Interfaces

Balustrades/Handrails are often designed to be free standing. In some instances, it is possible to design a first fix item into the main building for connection purposes.Our task is to liaise with Architect, client & Main Contractor to achieve a smooth pleasingly aesthetic, but moreover waterproof connection.

Method Statements

A series of Method statements will be provided & submitted for approval of the Balustrade/Handrail installation.

documents & traceability

Our fabrication personnel are included in a Welding Quality Management system which is audited & regularly approved by the CE approved inspectorate. Welders are constantly monitored for the level of approval for which they are tested & in accordance with the relevant practice are retested when necessary.( Third party witnessing is mandatory ).

Documents are included within a Balustrade/Handrail sign off wallet, & together with drawings ( As Built ), materials certificates, galvanising/ painting certificates, & guarantees/warrantees, are handed to the client at the completion stage.

FAQ's

What will the timescale be for the manufacture & installation of my balustrades/handrails?

We will provide from the outset & order placement, a detailed programme of the key stages from design & drawing production through to fabrication, inspection, galvanising/finishing ( if required ) & installation. This programme, we will sign up to with the client & professional team. The timescale for Balustrades/ Handrails as a rule of thumb is a maximum of three month duration.

How much will my Balustrades/handrails cost?

A detailed quotation will be provided to enable you to know how much you’re spending, & us to know our costing process. The order you place will reference this document. We can supply both handrails & balustrades in linear metre rates if required.

can i see my Balustrades/handrails being made?

We would expect you to, & will invite you to join us during & prior to final sign-off.

How soon will I see my balustrades/handrails drawings including a 3D render?

Within a four week period we will submit a General Assembly, & details ( if required ) a week later.Depending on the size & complexity of the Balustrades/Handrails , this could run to maybe six weeks.

Will one person be allocated to oversee the Contract?

Yes.............he is the Contracts Manager & will be in constant liaison throughout the Contract.

I’d like to see CONTROL samples of the Balustrades/ Handrails, final paint finish & types of finish if stainless steel is used. Could you provide them?

No problem, this is expected…………..the level of sample production will be FULLY agreed at the prestart meeting. Prior to full manufacture we would expect to have the control samples fully approved.

Contact

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