Various Styles And Materials Of Hand Railings

By Paul J Coleman

Hand railings are an essential component in any house, as they serve the important purpose of providing safety to the people as well as adding a decorative feel to the place. Mostly, hand railings are installed for decks and platforms that have a height of more than one meter.

Installing handrails is no easy job. Installing handrails for a staircase for one storey can itself be a highly tricky job. Different styles of hand railings are available, catering to individual choices. Staircases, which are spiral or circular in form, look beautiful, but involve hard work on the part of the contractor who has been given the job to install them.

Hand railings comprise of a variety of small components other than the main cylindrical top that people hold on to when climbing or descending a staircase.

In order to keep the handrails fixed in their place, brackets are used. These brackets are screwed from the inside of the railings with the help of its clamps, by placing these beneath the main railing. These are the most critical part of the railing because they help in keeping the entire structure fixed. If these are not fitted properly, serious accidents might happen. A longer wall may require several brackets to strengthen the tube and to keep it in its place.

Hand railings are available in a lot of designs and styles these days. One can even find different varieties in the materials of the hand rails, hence, making it difficult for the buyers to make a selection. The materials are available in the following types: metal in polish, flat black, oil rubbed, satin nickel finishes and wood. These are a few of the most popular types of handrails.

The use of wood in building homes is dated back to centuries. It has not lost its charm to people even today, who prefer to use it in the structure and the interior of their homes. It is known for adding a timeless beauty and durability to any place where it is used. It is available in different colours from which you can choose to suit the theme of the place where you will install the hand railing.

For those who want to add a modern chic touch to their newly built homes, metal handrails and brackets are the premium choice. A variety in the type of metal exists as well such as aluminium, stainless steel, die-cast zinc, and the ever-popular brass. Metal furnished hand railings are also known to be extremely durable, withstanding years of changing environments.

Brackets are available in two main categories: round disc and flat ones. The flat brackets are used for flat bottomed hand railings, and the round disc brackets are used for round shaped railings. The flat brackets do not come in designs; they are only available in simple form. Round disc brackets are available in beautiful designs that can enhance the beauty of the staircase. Those with carvings or with a statue head on top of the hand rail look even more beautiful. - 29958

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