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Be Wary of These Mistakes When Choosing Balustrades

While it might seem unimportant, balustrades for staircases are essential for a variety of reasons. One, they ensure that anyone using the stairs has something to hold onto, helping them keep their balance and preventing people from falling off to the sides. Two, balustrades play a vital role in aesthetics, where the design of the fixture plays a significant impact on interior design.

As you can tell, picking the right balustrades is essential, and you do just that by familiarizing yourself with the mistakes people have made when it comes to selecting an option. Here are a few examples that you should avoid:

1. Focusing on solely the price and appearance

It is a big mistake to focus only on price or the appearance of a balustrade.

When thinking only about price, you probably feel inclined to look for the cheapest option available. While this might be viable in some cases, it is generally not the best option. When you opt for cheap products, you do not get much in terms of design, safety, and reliability. Instead, you should weigh out the options available and consider other factors to compare the overall value.

Thinking only about looks is just as bad. That is because you miss out on other important considerations as well, like safety and durability. For instance, one style might appeal to your senses, but it might also be too short for your space. This mistake will be a hazard for certain people, putting them at risk of falling over the side. To counter this, remind yourself that you must balance form and function. While the balustrade should look good, the design should make sense in terms of safety.

2. Installing the balustrades by yourself

While it is tempting to install balustrades all by yourself to save money, if you are not a professional in this aspect, you may well be putting yourself and other people in danger. That is because balustrades are more of a structural component than an aesthetic addition, meaning that there are many important considerations to make to ensure the installation is reliable and safe.

That said, if the balustrade you purchased was meant for DIY, then go at it by all means.

3. Not factoring in maintenance

An intricately and wonderfully designed balustrade might catch your eye, and it might seem perfect for the style of your home. However, there is one consideration you have to make, and that’s maintenance. While stunning designs are great to show off to other people, maintaining their look can be quite a challenge.

In other words, if you are not willing to put a lot of effort into maintaining an intricately designed balustrade, you are far better off with simple designs that are much easier to clean and keep in good condition.

Conclusion

While many people out there have committed plenty of mistakes regarding balustrades, you do not have to be one of them. They have made the mistakes so that you do not have to, so keep these mistakes in mind and avoid them.

That way, when you look for balustrades for your stairs, you will be confident that the choice you make is the perfect balance between form, function, and price. Finally, do not forget to have it professionally installed by experts to ensure maximum safety.

Are you looking for a stainless steel and glass balustrade manufacturer in Perth? Aussie Balustrading offers stunning wire balustrades that are a perfect fit in any home. Learn more about what we have to offer by sending us a message.

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