What kind of wire is used for railings?
type 316 stainless steel strand
For cable railings, you want to use a cable that is as rigid as possible and does not stretch. For most applications, we recommend 1×19 construction, type 316 stainless steel strand (cable).
Can wire balustrade go around corners?
Balustrade wires spaced horizontally 80mm apart with 12 spacings = 11 runs (11 Kits per straight sections, it is not possible to go around a corner).
Do wire balustrades meet building regulations?
Wire balustrade measurements? Building regulations state that no gap should be bigger than 100mm in a wire balustrade, because of this we recommend having 100mm wire centres.
How far apart should posts be for wire balustrade?
How far apart do my posts need to be? For 3.2mm wire, the sweet spot for tension is between 1000mm to 1500mm intermediate post spacing.
Can you use galvanized cable for deck railing?
The lowest grade is a galvanized, which is not recommended for architectural railings as they will corrode quickly.
Are wire railings safe?
From a structural standpoint, today’s cable railing systems are some of the safest and most durable guardrails available. Due to the novelty and increased popularity of these systems, cable railings have at times been held to tighter standards than traditional vertical picket railings.
What is the maximum gap between balustrades?
All balustrades must have no gaps over 100mm either between uprights or under bottom rails etc. Horizontal gaps between slats etc (such as Safa-Slat style) must be less than 15mm to avoid being used as a toe hold.
How many wires do you need for balustrade?
For most standard applications, where a 40mm thick (or more) handrail is 1000mm above the trafficable surface, then 11 runs of wire spaced at 80mm are required. What spacing do the wires need to be at?
Will cable railings rust?
Rust and Corrosion Cable railings can rust in any environment, but fall especially susceptible in saltwater environments where corrosion is accelerated. If you have cable railings with early signs of rust, it is pertinent to remove it and apply a rust protectant ASAP.
How long does cable railing last?
Step 4: Choose your cable railing style Each metal can be powder coated to prevent wear overtime, as well as fit desired design. Standard powder coat systems have a 1 year for exterior projects and up to 5 years for interior projects to cover fading, adhesion, and corrosion as a result of finish failure.
What height should a balustrade be?
Balustrades should generally be a minimum of 1100mm from finished floor level. However, larger heights should be considered in relation to the environment (e.g. a 1100mm balustrade may suit a residential balcony, but does it suit an atrium balustrade in a school?).
How high should a deck balustrade be?
For low-level decking, balustrades should be a minimum of 900mm higher than the deck. For high-level decking, they should be at least 1100mm high. In addition, regulations state that for domestic use, handrails should be a minimum of 900mm above the parapet of the deck, and for commercial use, 1100mm.
How far apart should balustrade posts be?
In this case a balustrade is not required so you can space the wire at your own discretion and place your posts at any distance you like. We would recommend spacing your wires at between 100mm and 200mm and your posts at around 2 meters apart.
What type of wire rope is used for balustrades?
Our range of galvanised wire-rope and stainless steel wire-rope along with numerous swaged terminal or swageless fittings will provide an aesthetically pleasing architectural type metal balustrade design with excellent durability. We can create wire rope balustrades in a kit.
What is the wire balustrade system?
The Wire Balustrade System features made to measure steel posts connected by wire rope infill with a cylindrical top rail. You specify the measurements and the number of wire rows you want, and we’ll manufacture the system to your specifications.
What grade of stainless steel is the swage screw?
Made from Grade 316 Stainless Steel, this part can be used for outside areas. The Swage Rigging Screw is a Grade 316 Stainless Steel component, meaning this is it suitable for outdoor use. The item pictured here is the M6 Eyelet, which is used for fixing the 4mm thick Wire Cable to Wooden posts.