Bespoke Timber Balustrade with Metal Rails – Interior

Bespoke laminated timber balustrade with horizontal metal rails

This bespoke balustrade combines posts and a handrail in laminated solid timber with an infill of 2 horizontal metal rails. Choose one timber species throughout: fir, beech or oak. The bonded layers reduce warping and twisting over time. The horizontal infill lets light and sightlines through, creating a contemporary look that marks a boundary without closing off the space.

It is designed for dividing indoor spaces: marking out a seating area, edging a raised platform or split level, or bordering a change in level of less than 1 m. For a mezzanine, upper-floor landing or stairwell opening, where the NF P01-012 standard requires a non-climbable lower section and rails spaced no more than 18 cm apart, we recommend a model with spindles or a solid lower section.

The balustrade is made to the dimensions you enter in the WoodUp configurator, then delivered as a kit with instructions and assembly screws. Allow 8 to 10 weeks for manufacture.

Key features

Key points

• ✓ Timber and metal: laminated solid timber posts and handrail, with horizontal metal rails for a contemporary look.
• ✓ Open feel: the horizontal rails let light through and keep the view clear between two areas.
• ✓ 1 m high: the handrail is at a height suitable for leaning on, to define a space or edge a raised platform.
• ✓ Laminated timber: bonded layers that reduce warping, in fir, beech or oak to match existing flooring or stairs.
• ✓ Bespoke length: made to the exact dimensions of the space to be divided.
• ✓ Complete assembly kit: instructions and assembly screws included.

Choosing the right balustrade

This model is suitable when the balustrade is used to define a space rather than protect against a significant fall: at the edge of a raised platform, between a living room and entrance hall, or on a split level with a few steps. More open than a spindle model, it preserves light and views between areas.

Where the drop exceeds 1 m, such as at the edge of a mezzanine or upper-floor landing, the NF P01-012 standard requires a non-climbable lower section and a spacing of no more than 18 cm between horizontal rails. For these locations, choose a balustrade with vertical spindles or a solid lower section.

Installation advice

Measure carefully the length to be covered and the positions of the fixing points before using the configurator. The balustrade is made to the dimensions ordered: a measuring error means it will need to be made again.

First secure the posts to a strong substrate, then fit the metal rails and install the handrail last. The supplied screws are intended for timber. For a concrete slab, provide suitable fixings, not included. With beech and oak, pre-drill before inserting each screw to prevent splitting.

Apply the finish to the timber components before assembly, while all faces and joint areas are accessible.

Care and protection

The posts and handrail are supplied unfinished: a protective finish is needed before use. Choose a hard-wearing varnish for high-traffic areas, a hardwax oil for a natural matt look, or paint for a coloured balustrade.

Clean the metal rails with soapy water and a soft cloth. Check that the joints and fixings are tight once a year.

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