A balustrade is a row of small columns support by a rail on top to line staircases, balconies and terraces. They are generally used to protect a person from tripping off a staircase, a balcony or a terrace and they can also provide you security as well as utmost privacy level. You can choose some stainless steel balustrading to procure the best safety and security measurements. Apart from that, you can install such balustrades in your poolside area and keep your children away from the pool water. Steel balustrades are very cost effective, and they are completely corrosion resistant. They do not get affected by any weather condition.

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You should always pay extra care to select the right balustrades for your house which are the result of the fusion of the right support with a state-of-the-art design. The following are a few points that you should keep in mind while opting for a balustrade: 

#1. Do your research:

Needless to say, when you want to add an aesthetic appeal to your house, you need to look for the right design. Look up the decor and the interior design samples available in various decor magazines or the architecture websites to select a balustrade that suits your taste. Besides this, you should also look up the rule book, the maintenance structure, reliability and the safety guidelines of a particular balustrade variant. Visit quite a few dealers and strike a deal which has the best quotation and a good value for money.

#2. Look for the right material:

While wood, glass and steel balustrading are the most common, stainless steel is the most effective one as it offers longevity and can be easily carved into any shape and design as per your preference. The balustrades with stainless steel are safer and more durable than the others. So, before you choose any balustrading, you need to check their materials, and always choose the best and durable materials for your guardrails.

#3. Know the right specifications:

The height and width of your balustrade is a key factor. They should be between 90 cm to 1m in height from each nosing to the other. If the width of a staircase is more than 1 meter, then you should install hand rails on both sides of the staircase. Another safety measure to be kept in the priority list while balustrading your house is the ‘Sphere Rule’. The ‘Sphere Rule’ states that there should be no gaps in the staircase which would be big enough for a 100mm sphere to pass through as 100 mm is approximately the size of a baby’s head. To ensure that no such mishap occurs, each column of the staircase should not have bigger gaps more than 99 mm.

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#4. Safety should always be your priority:

Generally, most of the people ask for glass balustrading due to their popularity from TV Shows and movies. But glass balustrades are the most fragile ones. The whole railing can be crumbling down if there is a little crack somewhere. So, to procure the best safety measurements you can choose the stainless steel balustrades. They come with a promise of almost zero damage.

#5. Consider the cost:

You have to come up with the right budget for balustrading your home as neither being a miser nor being an extravagant buyer will help you choose the right one. While it is true that you should have a close check on your expenditures, you should never compromise on the quality of the materials used in the balustrades.

Most of the manufacturers provide the limited warranty on their balustrades and you should check their terms and conditions. Always hire some trained professionals to install your balustrade.