What Are The Most Popular Types Of Balustrades?

A balustrade can add drama, charm or a historic sensibility to your indoor or outdoor design scheme. Balustrading is used in churches, hotels, public gardens and buildings, and theatres, as well as private residences. The composition of balustrades can be either synthetic or natural materials. Ballustrades are available in several different styles such as wrought iron, curved glass varieties and lace patterning.

Lace

Lace balustrades are, as the name suggests, intricate, delicate-looking panel designs. Often the main usage is for practical purposes such as railings, porches and stairways. A lace balustrade commonly made of aluminum or cast iron. Lace balustrading often depict a plant, flower or even wildlife pattern in the design. In countries such as England and Australia, these patterns may be registered with architectural authorities.

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron balustrades are composed of a series of balusters or individual posts. Balusters made of wrought iron are famed for having decorative designs. Some of the shapesare likely to be ribbon-like, hammered, twisted or scroll shapes and patterns. Patterning may occur at regular intervals, or appear as an uninterrupted feature along the whole length of the post. Usually for wrought iron balustrades there are up to 10 slim posts followed by a thicker post which is normally more elaborate in design.

Curved Glass

A stairway framed in sleek, curved glass can elevate the concept of railing to a whole new level. These types of balustrades with curved glass are adaptable for balcony designs too. They are, according to specification by HIMFR, made from tempered ‘clear float glass’.com, and are framed in wood or stainless steel. The beauty of curved glass balustrades is that they may have no frame work, giving a minimalist look. They are easy to clean, as well as safe, according to the site. By the addition of tinted glass, you will be giving a further dimension to this modernist design.

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