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Staircases
Balustrades
Our choice of balustrades  allows you to create your perfect staircase design.

Frameless glass is becoming increasingly popular and will create a modern, dramatic look. A choice of spindles, tension wires and conventional railing designs ar available. We can offer design advice as part of our personal service.

Glass with button fixings

Glass balustrades are fixed to the side of the stair with a choice of painted or stainless steel buttons. In compliance with BS 6180: 2011, single toughened glass must have a handrail that is connected to another sheet of glass, wall or newel post.

  • Glass as standard is Safety Toughened Glass, a minimum of 12mm thickness with radius corners and polished edges
  • Can also be specified as Curved Glass on Spiral and Helical Stairs
  • The same method can be used to fix glass around the opening of the stairs, with or without a timber cover over the floor cassette
  • Other glass thicknesses available are 15mm and 19mm
  • Toughened and Laminated Glass can be specified without a handrail, as standard we provide 17.5mm (8+8mm) Toughened and Laminated Glass
  • Other Laminated Glass thicknesses available are 21.5mm, 25.5mm, 31.5mm
  • Laminated Glass is suitable for exterior stairs and exterior balconies
  • Glass can be specificed as Low Iron, Extra Clear, Tinted, Coloured, Mirrored, Frosted, Glittered or Laminated with fabric or mesh between the glass sheets
  • An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Glass with concealed fixings (Timber cover)

Glass balustrades are fixed to the side of the stair with stainless steel buttons. Timber covers are routed and fitted on to glass to conceal the fixings. When used in conjunction with our thicker treads, it can give the appearance that the glass has passed through the treads, enhancing the floating tread appearance. In compliance with BS 6180: 2011, single toughened glass must have a handrail that is connected to another sheet of glass, wall or newel post.

  • Suitable option for stairs with exposed sides such as our Central Spine Stairs, String Under Treads and Cantilever Stairs
  • A similar solution is also used on our Zig-Zag Solo Staircase where the fixing are covered by a Zig-Zag timber cover over glass fixings
  • The same method can be used to fix glass around the opening of the stairs, with timber matching the stairs, flooring or ceiling
  • Glass as standard is Safety Toughened Glass, a minimum of 12mm thickness with radius corners and polished edges
  • Other glass thicknesses available are 15mm and 19mm
  • Toughened and Laminated Glass can be specified without a handrail, as standard we provide 17.5mm (8+8mm) Laminated and Toughened Glass
  • Other thicknesses available are 21.5mm, 25.5mm, 31.5mm
  • Laminated Glass options suitable for exterior stairs and exterior balconies
  • Glass can be specificed as Low Iron, Extra Clear, Tinted, Coloured, Mirrored, Frosted, Glittered or Laminated with fabric or mesh between the glass sheets
  • An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Glass with concealed fixings (Strings from side)

For an invisible look with clean lines, the glass balustrades can be fixed between a double skinned stringer with parnite spacers. Countersunk fixings are reverse fixed from the tread side of the steel strings to create hidden fixings from the exterior side of the stair. In compliance with BS 6180: 2011, single toughened glass must have a handrail that is connected to another sheet of glass, wall or newel post.

  • Suitable option for stairs with side strings
  • The same method can be used to fix glass balustrades around the opening of the stairs, but countersunk fixings will be visible
  • Glass as standard is Safety Toughened Glass, a minimum of 12mm thickness with radius corners and polished edges
  • Other glass thicknesses available are 15mm and 19mm
  • Toughened and Laminated Glass can be specified without a handrail, as standard we provide 17.5mm (8+8mm) Toughened and Laminated Glass
  • Other thicknesses available are 21.5mm, 25.5mm, 31.5mm
  • Laminated Glass options suitable for exterior stairs and exterior balconies
  • Glass can be specificed as Low Iron, Extra Clear, Tinted, Coloured, Mirrored, Frosted, Glittered or Laminated with fabric or mesh between the glass sheets
  • An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design

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Glass Balustrade in U-Channel

For an invisible look with clean lines, the glass balustrades can be fixed into a U-Channel profile that can be top or side fixed around an opening  The U-Channel profile can be painted in any RAL colour, mill finish, plain aluminium or metallic finishes. In compliance with BS 6180: 2011 Single toughened glass must have a handrail that is connected to another sheet of glass, wall or newel post.

  • Glass as standard is Safety Toughened Glass, a minimum of 12mm thickness with radius corners and polished edges
  • Other glass thicknesses available are 15mm and 19mm
  • Toughened and Laminated Glass can be specified without a handrail, as standard we provide 17.5mm (8+8mm)  Toughened and Laminated Glass
  • Other thicknesses available are 21.5mm, 25.5mm, 31.5mm
  • Laminated Glass options suitable for exterior stairs and exterior balconies
  • Glass can be specificed as Low Iron, Extra Clear, Tinted, Coloured, Mirrored, Frosted, Glittered or Laminated with fabric or mesh between the glass sheets
  • An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design

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Glass Balustrade between posts

Glass balustrades are fixed between steel or timber posts which can be top fixed or side fixed to the stairs or opening. Available with or without top handrail. In compliance with BS 6180: 2011 Single toughened glass must have a handrail that is connected to another sheet of glass, wall or newel post. Suitable for exterior stairs and exterior balconies when specified to be either AISI 316 Stainless Steel or Galvanized and or painted steel.

  • Glass as standard is Safety Toughened Glass, a minimum of 12mm thickness with radius corners and polished edges.
  • Other glass thicknesses available are 15mm and 19mm.
  • Toughened and Laminated Glass can be specified without a handrail, as standard we provide 17.5mm (8+8mm) Toughened and Laminated Glass
  • Other thicknesses available are 21.5mm, 25.5mm, 31.5mm
  • Laminated Glass options suitable for exterior stairs and exterior balconies
  • Glass can be specificed as Low Iron, Extra Clear, Tinted, Coloured, Mirrored, Frosted, Glittered or Laminated with fabric or mesh between the glass sheets
  • An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design
  • Posts available in different shapes and styles and finishes

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Tension Wires Balustrade

Steel Tension wires are fixed between steel posts which can be top fixed or side fixed to the stairs or opening. As per building regulations gaps between wires must be less than 100mm. Please note: Tension in wires must be maintained to avoid slack by adjustable fixings.

·       Steel wires are made from AISI 316 Marine Grade Steel

·       Posts available in different shapes, styles and finishes

An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Round Spindles

For a classic feel, stainless steel vertical spindles are a popular option, fixed to the handrail and stair treads. As per current building regulations, gaps between spindles must be less than 100mm. Available in natural woods to match the treads or in Steel, Galvanised Steel, Stainless Steel, Oiled Steel, or Corten Steel.

  • Spindles are 16mm or 20mm diameter as standard
  • Spindles around the opening can be fixed into a 40x40mm timber floor profile or directly into the floor (with suitable substrate and resin fixings)
  • Newel posts can be incorporated into the balustrade design

An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Stainless Steel and Timber Round Spindles

Vertical spindles are a popular design option, for a classic feel. The "Combo" spindle is an engineered design solution combining Stainless Steel and Timber for an eye catching modern effect. We can provide different combinations to suit your requirements.

An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Flat Steel Spindles

Our 10mm x 40mm or 10mm x 50mm flat steel railings give a modern and simplistic design to any staircase. Railing sections are typically side fixed to stair strings and openings but we can also create a very effective design when top fixing into the stairs, following the Z-cut shape of the stair.

·       Available in Stainless Steel, Galvanized steel, Oiled Steel, Corten Steel or Painted Steel

·       Handrails can be formed of the same profile, with or without a timber profile on top of the railings

·       Newel posts can be incorporated into the balustrade dseign

·       Suitable for indoor or outdoor stairs, railings or balconies

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Square Spindles

For a more enclosed feel, square spindles are a popular option, fixed to the handrail and stair treads. As per current building regulations, gaps between spindles must be less than 100mm. Available in a choice of natural woods to match the treads, or in Steel, Galvanised Steel, Stainless Steel or Marine Grade Steel.

  • Milled or bespoke designs options
  • Newel posts can be incorporated into the balustrade design
  • Railing sections are typically top fixed to stair strings or treads
  • Stained finished or painted to any RAL colour

An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Bespoke Railing Designs

We can offer bespoke railings to suit your requirements. If you have seen a design or wish to create something new and truly unique, we can help create your desired design.

An extensive choice of Handrails are available to complete your stair design.

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Perforated Steel Sheet Balustrade

Steel sheets are typically 4-6mm thick with 8mm diameter holes as standard. Other thicknesses and hole sizes available. Steel sheets can also be formed from thicker steel to form treads and risers in the same material.

  • We can also laser cut bespoke patterns to steel sheets
  • Steel sheets are fixed to a 40x40mm steel frame
  • Available in Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel, Oiled Steel, Corten Steel, Painted Steel or Brass
  • Handrails can be formed of the same profile, with or without a timber profile on top of the railings
  • Suitable for indoor or outdoor stairs, railings or balconies

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Parapet Walls

Solid parapet walls can be created using various methods for different desired aesthetics and finishes. Sub-frames are often made from steel frames which are then over-cad in plasterboard, concrete, timber or metal sheets.

·       Handrails can be formed as part of the wall, or attached separately

·       Suitable for indoor or outdoor stairs, railings or balconies

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