To help you in this process, in a construction or renovation project, find out how to choose a guardrail and install it in strategic locations in the house to combine design and compliance with safety standards.
Identify places to secure
The whole point of installing one or more guardrails in your home lies in securing access, preventing any risk of accident. There are interior spaces such as stairs or mezzanines that need to be protected, especially if children live in the house. But security does not stop at the doors of your home: certain exterior arrangements also require a reliable and aesthetic protective barrier, such as a French-made guardrail. We are thinking in particular of terraces overlooking a slope or a drop in height, windows and bay windows located on upper floors, as well as balconies.
Select a reliable and aesthetic material
For the guardrail to fit perfectly into the interior decoration or exterior architecture of your home, the choice of material and style plays an essential role. Wood, for example, seduces with its natural charm and varied styles, but it requires regular maintenance to maintain its appearance and robustness over the years.
Metal railings, for their part, stand out for their durability, the low maintenance they require and their contemporary aesthetic. They also offer great flexibility in terms of design: you can opt for a minimalist rendering with English bars, a mixed model with a steel handrail and glass walls, or even a more original style with a guard -boat deck style body which brings a touch of elegance.
These first selection criteria allow you to refine your choice: according to the style and the materials which require more or less maintenance. However, the question of budget also arises. Wood can be less expensive during installation, but requires more maintenance with the use of specific products and regular cleaning to protect it from bad weather and pests. Stainless steel, more expensive at first glance, resists corrosion effortlessly thanks to its composition and is simply cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy water.
Who will take care of the installation?
If you are a DIYer and wish to install your guardrail yourself while respecting current standards, several options are available to you. Specialized companies offer high-end guardrail kits, made in France, delivered directly to your home and ready to be installed.
It remains essential to comply with regulations to ensure the safety of all users and members of your family. For example: for balconies and terraces located on the first floor or at a height, the guardrail must have a minimum height of one meter from the ground, 80 cm if your balustrade is more than 50 cm thick.
