All about metal balcony railings

The balcony must meet certain safety requirements. It depends on how well and reliably the parapet is installed. This requires compliance with the rules and regulations applied during construction work. The design must have a uniform composition with the entire building. Let's talk about this in detail.

Balcony railings made of metal are very popular. In their manufacture, a variety of metal profiles are used in the form of conventional steel reinforcement, pipes of different sizes, sheet and strip parts characterized by unusual shapes.

It is recommended to replace metal balconies or loggias in the following cases.

1. If the device begins to deteriorate, it is urgent to repair it. Otherwise, it will lead to many different problems. The metal begins to rot, the integrity of the floor slabs is violated, and more. Sometimes it is required to completely replace the fences, install new mortgages.
2. Thermal insulation works. Glazing is preliminarily carried out. The weight of metal windows at a height of 2 meters can be 100 kilograms. New structures are installed on top of old metal fences. This will make the metal product reliable.
3. Give a beautiful appearance to the product, thanks to which it looks attractive on the facade of the building.

Balcony railings made of metal have the following advantages.

1. A high degree of strength, due to which it is problematic to destroy structures.
2. Gloss retention throughout the entire operating period.
3. Long service life. Metal balcony-type fences can be used for 40-50 years.
4. High resistance to the negative effects of atmospheric precipitation.
5. The structures do not need to be additionally processed and maintained on their surface.
6. The presence of a polished or sanded surface.
7. Effective and stylish appearance, which contributes to the airiness, lightness and weightlessness of the structure.

All technical specifications with a listing of properties, advantageous sides are contained in the passport.

When choosing one or another option for a metal structure, one should be based on the requirements of SNiP. At the same time, it is necessary to focus on the growth rate of homeowners. Among other things, the requirements for such products include the following.

1. To select the height of the parapet product, you must carefully review what body proportions the owner has. The guard in its upper part should not be located lower than the middle of the abdomen. The balcony should have a height of one to one and a half meters.
2. The parts must be free of cracks, corrosion and other phenomena associated with a violation of integrity.
3. In accordance with safety standards, individual structural elements should be at a distance of 10-12 centimeters.
4. Each of the linear meters of the handrail can be loaded in the amount of 100 kilograms. To ensure this, it is necessary to have a sufficient safety margin of the device. For this reason, it is necessary to choose a balcony railing taking into account the wind load on it.It is especially necessary to adhere to this rule if the parapets are erected from glass or plastic.
5. Attach parapet-type fixtures to the base of the floor or to the surface of the wall.

Metal railings are available on the market in large quantities. They have a similarity in that, without fail, a frame can be distinguished in the composition, in the manufacture of which frames are used. Let's consider the most popular options for devices in more detail.

Forged look attractive. Many masters and ordinary people call them works of art. Manufacturing takes place on the basis of the measurements obtained. After that, a plan is drawn that fully represents the selected product option.

A special structure is made in the forge. The device is characterized by an attractive appearance that will amaze people around you for many years.

Among the many positive aspects of the forged version, there is one negative point. The device is too high. Some options differ in price in excess of 1-1.5 thousand US dollars.

Such railings resemble wrought iron in appearance. Making them is simpler than the previous version. For this reason, welded ones are profitable, while remaining attractive and of high quality for a long time. They cost about half the price of wrought iron grates. The option is suitable for owners who value the aesthetically pleasing appearance of fences, but cannot afford significant financial expenses.

Choose a parapet depending on the reliability of the material. It must withstand the negative effects of the environment. It is especially important to see if the special product will lose its properties depending on the influence of sunlight, temperature changes, high humidity, mechanical stress.

Of the metal structures, the following options are popular.

• Parapets are often made of ferrous metal. It looks beautiful and can withstand heavy loads. The option will serve for a long time without creating problems for homeowners.

• The choice of aluminum profiles, which are used for the manufacture of handrails, is popular. To ensure the safety of the structure, the product is processed, nickel-plated, chrome-plated. An option is assembled without the use of galvanic welding. Otherwise, the device will quickly become unusable.

• Steel variations are characterized by stylishness and modernity. They are durable and will last a long time. Top items are ground and polished. The appearance of the structure is airy, light, weightless.

At the legislative level, special measures have been taken for various types of balcony railing. In the documents approved by a special decision of the deputies and signed by the President of the Russian Federation, it is stated that the balconies are called the property of the owners of residential premises. For this reason, it is up to the owner to repair and monitor the condition of such devices. Moreover, all work is carried out at the expense of the owner of the apartment or house.

Overhaul of the entire structure is required in a few years. The process is quite labor intensive. For this reason, it is necessary to seek help from specialized cleaning companies for its implementation. Employees of such organizations have the necessary qualifications. They will accomplish whatever is needed within a short period of time. First, it is determined whether the fence can still serve or whether it needs to be replaced. The process is carried out in a short time.

As a result, they check the condition of the mortgages. To implement such a task, the screed is removed from the surface of the special slab structure, followed by the laying of new steel strips with a thickness of 10-15 cm. Pour over the layer carefully. To make it bigger, you should apply another one on top.

A fence is made depending on the needs and financial viability of the owner of the living quarters. When it is completely done, it is delivered to the place of work.

The metal structure is mounted with a welding machine, welding it to the surface of the embedded parts. If the old one is reliable, the metal structure is strengthened with the installation of additional railings or restoration of the old ones.

To equip balconies, give preference to the choice of lightweight metal structures. They cannot greatly affect the total weight of the product. Installation work is carried out for this reason from the calculation of how long the balcony or loggia will withstand during operation.

Balcony railings made of metal are presented in a large number of options. The appearance of forged and welded structures is striking. Everyone will be able to make a choice depending on taste preferences and financial solvency.

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