What is a handrail?
A handrail is the railing that runs alongside a staircase – essentially, it’s what you grip with your hands as you walk up or down
the steps to guide and steady yourself. A handrail can be fitted against the wall your stairs follow and/or you can have a handrail
included in your balustrade system (which can also be called a bannister) – for example with a metal handrail fitted on top of glass
balustrades.
What is a balustrade?
Put simply, this is the bit below the handrail. A balustrade is made up of vertical posts – or a solid section.
which sits on the side of the stairs and follows their path upward. Their main aim is to offer protection and safety, stopping people
from falling.
Typically, they are made of wood or metal but, as more emphasis is being put on creating attractive hall, stairs and landings, people
are now turning to glass and wire rope alternatives for a more distinctive and modern feel.
Depending on the look you want to achieve we offer a wide range of balustrade systems, including:
Modular glass systems
Steel and wire rope systems
Frameless glass balustrades
Contemporary and classic designs
Standoff bolted balustrade systems
