Stair railings in the house are needed for security, support during the descent or ascent. And they perform a good decorative function. Modern fences are made of many materials and can have the most intricate shapes and design.
Types of staircases
Fencing plays a crucial role on the staircase , and this applies not only to the purely practical side of the issue, but also to the external appearance. The elements of the fence are an ornament not only of the staircase, but of the whole room as a whole.
First, consider each component of the design to better understand what materials are applicable here. So, the design of the ladder fence provides:
- balusters - strong and sturdy vertical or inclined supports along the entire length of the fence, fixed in the mortar on the staircase, sometimes using a sliding method;
- handrails - serve for support, are made in the form of horizontal and inclined planes, fixed on balusters with fasteners or welded to them;
- filling - the decorative part of the fence, is a horizontal, vertical or inclined parts, solid or fragmentary, designed to create a more decorative kind of stairs and, thanks to the reduction of the space between the balusters, make the fence safer.
Let's talk about the options for the fabrication of fencing for stairs:
- Metal stair railings . They occur most often, they are made of stainless steel or another metal by casting and forging. The most durable and durable, easy to maintain, give the staircase a stylish look. Can be combined with other materials.
- Forged stair fences - a subset of metal fences. Due to handmade work and highly artistic appearance, many are valued and worth a lot. But with them the staircase looks chic, expensive, solid, emphasizing the high status and good taste of the owner.
- Wooden stair railings . Railings and balustrades from this natural material occupied a monopoly position in their time. Today, with the advent of other variants of execution, wooden fences are encountered a little less often, but, nevertheless, from them with great success perform decorative elements and handrails. The most elegant breeds of wood for these purposes are oak, beech and mahogany. Adherents of the classics choose a tree , despite the high cost, exacting care, relative fragility, the use of natural resources of nature.
- Stair railings made of glass . Previously, more often used in office buildings and shopping centers, today they are also successfully installed in country houses and urban apartments. Glass fences are flat or radius plates ranging in length from 900 to 1500 mm and thickness of 6-9 mm. There are also self-supporting panels with a width of 15-20 mm, when there are no supporting racks. The handrail can be fixed to the glass by means of metal brackets or directly to the glass, if it has a groove for it. If the staircase is screwed, then bent (mollified) glass is used. Glass for staircases is necessarily tempered, triplex or acrylic can also be used. The surface can be transparent, matte, tinted or with a decorative pattern.
- Plastic stair railings . Have become popular lately. Plastic can be attached to any texture, including imitating a tree. Such fences are durable, durable and easy to clean. With their help, you can implement any design ideas.
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