Stair railing - style and safety

Wrought iron fence rails look elegant and reliable.

Despite the development of technical progress, stairs continue to be the most popular means for combining floors in a building. And even the elevator in some cases is less convenient and fast. But the steps and the frame in practice is not enough to ensure the convenience of movement on the stairs.

The necessary elements of such structures are also railings, which should be located not only on the stairs, because the fences of platforms and stairways - this is also important. Functions and types of railings, we will consider in this article.

Railing for stairs

To date, fencing for stairs perform several functions.

1. Naturally, the primary task of any staircase fence is to ensure the safety of people moving up the stairs.
2. The second purpose of the railing is to give a decorative interior. And nowadays this item is sometimes put more important than the previous one.

Beautiful stairs and fences for them - the pride of any owner.

Safety Instructions

When planning the installation of the stairs in the room, it is necessary to take into account several rules that are provided by the safety instructions:

1. If there are more than three steps, the staircase fence is a necessary measure.
2. The height of the stairs should not be less than 90 cm.
3. In the event that the width of the march reaches 1.2 meters, the railing should be located on both sides.
4. If there are small children in the house, then the safety requirements must be strengthened, since you cannot always demand a calm behavior from the child on the steps. So, in this case balusters should be located at a distance of no more than 15 cm from each other.

These are the basic requirements that must be met in order to ensure not only a beautiful, but also a highly reliable construction.

Types of fencing for stairs

Metal fences and stairs are durable and reliable.

Of course, the appearance of the stairs is determined primarily by its fence. It, in turn, should be not only durable and reliable, but simply beautiful. And here the flight of design ideas may be limited only by the thickness of your wallet. And the price of a product depends on the material and complexity of the design.

It turns out that the modern staircase fence is a stylish element of security, being both a design solution and a protective barrier. Therefore, the design of such an element of the interior is better not to do it yourself, but to entrust the professionals.

About components of the fence

The fence for the stairs, in its generally accepted sense, consists of the following elements:

• Railing and handrails. They must have a robust rigid structure, and at the same time be comfortable.
• Balusters - no less important element in such structures. These are the posts that are needed to maintain the railing with handrails, along with the racks of fences. The thicker the balusters are located - the more securely the railing will be strengthened.

In addition, the shape and size of the balusters determines the style of the stairs, forming its unique design. The variety of forms in this case may be limited only by the material of manufacture.

Wooden baluster design options are limited only by the master's imagination.

Modern components for stair railings can be made of the following materials:

• Tree. This is perhaps the most common and most flexible material in the work of railings and stair railings, thanks to which it becomes possible to create the largest number of various forms. The beauty of wooden balusters and unique texture of wood create a refined atmosphere in your home.

Tip! Medium wooden balusters should be installed at least one step later. Otherwise, the design may turn out to be flimsy and loosen over time.

• Metal. Metal elements are durable, reliable and durable. Their chromed gloss goes well with glass inserts. Materials in this case are most often steel and brass. Aluminum railings and fences are also in demand.

Such structures are mostly represented by a metal tube frame, which can be combined with various inserts, including plastic, glass and wood.

Tip! For metal ladders, it is best to provide a railing of some warmer material, such as wood or plastic.

Metal stair railing.

• Since vertical metal balusters do not look very elegant, the most common modern version of railings are metal racks with horizontal procides or "strings". As a rule, the strings are characterized by a smaller diameter than the stand, being parallel to the handrail. Such a fence looks light, transparent and not at all bulky.
• The combination of metal frame and plastic - A great option for office centers, which are characterized by rigor and attractiveness. Horizontal prokidy in such structures may be completely absent. In this case, the frame is installed on horizontal racks located every 5-7 steps, between which plastic sheets are mounted.

Another very common option involves a plastic handrail for stair railings.

• The combination of metal and glass is more expensive, but also more impressive. For such fences, special tempered glass with increased strength is used, which is very reliable.

Construction of metal, glass and plastic.

• Metal tandem with wood generates very interesting design solutions for railings and fences. In most cases, the framework of such structures is completely made of metal. The tree serves here as an ornament.

Some staircase barriers include a combination of wooden and metal balusters or wooden decorative elements worn on a metal frame.

Perhaps the most common option for such a combination is a wooden railing. And this is due not only to external originality. The fact is that the tree is a more pleasant and warm to the touch material, because such handrails will be a winning move.

Fence for stairs made of wood and metal.

Tip! Selecting material for a handrail and other accessories, not least it is necessary to pay attention to the general style of the room. So, metal products will perfectly fit into the “high-tech” style, while wooden components will more closely match classical interior solutions.

• Forged Products. Their characteristic features are refinement, refinement and strength. Art forging opens up truly huge horizons for the realization of any design decisions. Finished forged elements are very easy and quick to assemble.

The most sophisticated option is the combination of forged sections with wood. The sophistication and reliability of artistic forging with the environmental friendliness and warmth of wood creates the most advantageous tandem.

The combination of forging and wood.

• All-glass staircases are a very rare and expensive element of the interior, which has an impressive appearance. The fact is that such structures provide glass not just as a decorative element, but as a full-fledged frame, on which the steps are held. The manufacture of such stairs is the lot of the most famous manufacturers.

All-glass staircase.

Features fences for standard ladders

Such indicators as the shape of the stairs and the size of its steps directly depend on the size and shape of the room and the preferences of the customer. Any studio of stairs and fences will design the stairs to your order, trying to meet all your requirements.

And each of these projects necessarily involves reliable fencing for stairs, in the production of which high-quality materials and accessories are used for stair fencing. However, some ladders provide specific types of fencing.

Spiral staircases

This is perhaps the most compact form of stairs, which takes hardly more space than a small elevator shaft. The steps of such structures go up according to the principle of a screw, which allows to significantly save space.

Photo spiral staircase.

Thus, in most variants of the railing are present only on one side. On the other hand, there is a support pillar on which this structure is strengthened. Depending on the height of the passage when climbing this ladder, you will have to make one or two turns, which for some people causes unpleasant sensations.

Therefore, the railings of screw structures should be made somewhat higher than those of analogs in order to avoid an accident. It is better to install them with a railing against the wall.

Combined

The transition of the screw section in the marching in the combined design.

This type is very rare, since it is rather complicated in execution, combining elements of a g-shaped, spiral and straight staircase. As a rule, not every manufacturer can manufacture such a design in accordance with all safety standards, therefore it is better not to consider such products at the planning stage.

Vertical stairs

Vertical fire escape - convenient need for emergency

Such ladders for the most part belong to the category of fire safety of large buildings. They are rarely used in private homes (except for the manhole in the attic). Such steel structures can be seen on most high-rise buildings. And, unfortunately, not every one of them has a fence.

Testing of fire escapes and roof fences on various buildings showed that most of them are outdated and must be replaced because they do not meet the necessary safety standards. In particular, every second vertical ladder does not have such a fence as in the photo above, which is able to secure movement in emergency situations.

Conclusion

The choice of the ladder directly depends on many factors, among which are the dimensions of the room, the features of its layout, the type and material of the structure itself, and much more. The main thing in this matter is not cheap, especially when the staircase is purchased for office space, where it will often be used.

The choice of high-quality and durable design is dictated not only by safety, but also by the desire of each consumer to purchase a truly durable product that does not require repair after a short time. In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.