Frequently asked questions

General information on balustrades:

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What is a:

Handrail- refers to the top section of a balustrade.

Grab rail- refers to a wall mounted handrail section.

In fill- refers to the intermediate section between stanchions, usually tubing, glass or cables.

Stanchion- refers to the upright section to which the in fill and handrail is connected.

Cover plate- Section that covers the hole in the floor/slab where the stanchion ends at the bottom.

Handrail holder-refers to the part joining the stanchion to the handrail by means of a pin.

Frequently asked questions:

How high will my balustrade be?

It will be +-1000mm from the finished floor level.

What finish will my stainless steel balustrade have?

It will have a no4, satin finish, which is a brushed finish. Handrail holders and end caps will have a mirror finish (shiny)

How will my balustrade be fixed to the floor/slab?

A hole is usually core-drilled into the slab or floor through the tiles and then the stanchions are planted in with epoxy. Side-mount options are also available in some instances whereby side mount parts are attached to the side of the slab or staircase by means of chemical anchoring or epoxy.

Will I see the holes that you drilled into the concrete?

No, the holes will be covered with a stainless steel cover plate which is left loose on top of the tile/slab.

Do I have to do maintenance on my balustrade?

Yes, once in a while depending on where you live you will need to wipe clean or wash off your balustrade with a light mixture of dishwashing liquid and water. Adding oily substances is not a good idea since it weakens your stainless steels natural ability to protect itself and it attracts deposits of dirt etc. to accumulate on it.