Glass infill, stainless rod, vertical balusters. A comparison of the three most common balustrade styles for Wellington homes.
Toughened laminated glass infill, horizontal stainless rod, and vertical stainless balusters. Each has a clear use case.
Best for view sites. A Kāpiti beachfront, an Eastbourne hillside, a Mount Victoria deck looking over the harbour. Glass keeps the view open and meets F4 when specified correctly. Cost is higher and cleaning is more frequent. Worth it where the view is the entire point.
A clean modern look. Works well on contemporary architecture and is a fraction of the cost of glass. Rod tension and end fittings need to be done properly, otherwise the rods sag over time. We use swaged terminals and tensioners on every rod job.
The traditional choice. Forgiving on uneven decks, easy to repair, and the most cost effective option for long runs. Works on heritage homes, coastal cribs, and anywhere the balustrade is more functional than feature.
On a sheltered deck, powder coated aluminium does the same job for less. See our aluminium powder-coated balustrades for where that trade off makes sense.
Decide whether the balustrade is the feature, or the supporting cast. If it is the feature, specify glass. If it is supporting a great view but not stealing it, rod. If it is keeping people safe and disappearing into the architecture, vertical balusters.
Still unsure. The Fabricator will visit your site and walk you through the trade offs in person. See our stainless steel balustrades, or check what a balustrade costs.
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