You have a balcony or a terrace? You are lucky because you can equip it with guardrails. This allows you to combine both safety and design. You can, for example, use stainless steel posts with glass plates held by cables, stainless steel tubes, glass clamps, or perforated sheets. What are the advantages of stainless steel railings, and how do you make the right choice?

What Is a Stainless Steel Guardrail?

The stainless steel guardrail is a kind of protective barrier, ensuring the safety of a person being at a certain height. Whether it equips a terrace, a mezzanine, a staircase, or a balcony, it helps avoid accidents. It is also used to secure the surroundings of a swimming pool.

What Are the Characteristics of Stainless Steel Guardrails?

A stainless steel guardrail has characteristics that other types made with different materials do not have:

Strength

Choosing to install a stainless steel railing is to opt for a robust and safe solution for the optimal security of your terrace, your balcony, but also to have an elegant staircase. Stainless steel does not break easily, does not deform in case of impact, and does not rust with time. Indeed, it has impressive mechanical properties that make this material ideal for several protective elements.

Durability

Stainless steel is the perfect material for a durable and easy-to-maintain protective element (guardrail) for both indoor and outdoor use. As its name suggests, it can maintain its appearance for many years and never rusts. It is also known as stainless steel.

The Design

The strength and ease of use of stainless steel allow for an exceptionally sleek and light railing design. When combined with a glass panel, it can provide transparent railings. Indeed, the posts made of stainless steel can be hidden to let the light in and allow you to enjoy the landscape. On the other hand, if it is married with aluminum sheets, it can offer more privacy.

Ease of Installation

Stainless steel railings are quick and easy to install. Indeed, its installation does not often require professional equipment, specific skills, and especially welding work. Nevertheless, it is imperative to set up an efficient fastening system to ensure a better anchoring of the posts.

How To Make the Right Choice of Stainless Steel Guardrail?

Before choosing a stainless steel guardrail adapted to your needs, it is recommended to use a configurator. It allows you to create a plan, choose the ideal railing model, and make the finishing touches. A 3D simulation can then be performed to get an idea of the final result of the installation.

If you cannot or do not want to use a configurator, it is recommended to ask for a quote from a professional.

Making a Plan

Making a plan with a 3D interface allows you to determine the exact shape of the guardrails for your terrace, balcony, mezzanine, etc. Moreover, it is easy to use and perfectly intuitive.

Choosing the Model and the Fixing Method

The choice of the model depends on 2 essential factors: the safety and the aesthetics of the guardrail. Two techniques are possible regarding the fixing method: the French installation (or top installation) and the English installation (or surface installation).