The guardrail on the balcony is a safety device installed on the balcony and is also a major component of the balcony. Balcony guardrails are generally composed of railing posts, handrails, and other parts, and there are also many different types. If you are not very familiar with balcony guardrails, let's take a look at some precautions for balcony guardrail design and the standard specifications for balcony guardrail installation together.
Classification of materials for balcony guardrails:
1、 Aluminum alloy balcony guardrail
Aluminum alloy guardrail is one of the new guardrail materials. Aluminum alloy balcony handrails are known for their unique advantages of corrosion resistance and have gradually become used in major buildings. Balconies are a place where children often move, and the safety of guardrails is particularly important. After powder coating, the surface of the aluminum alloy guardrail is not easily corroded, does not produce light pollution, and can remain fresh over time< br />
The use of new technology for interweaving and welding between pipes makes it safer. Lightweight and impact resistant; Aluminum alloy guardrails have become the main product of construction in foreign countries, and their usage in China has been increasing year by year< br />
Product features:
1. Simple structure and lightweight material. The product is a disassembled structure without welding, and there are no visible screws on the surface. The connection is compact and there is no looseness or detachment. Easy packaging, transportation, and installation. The weight of aluminum is only one-third of that of iron, steel, copper, or bronze, making the product lightweight, easy to process, and cost-effective for transportation< br />
2. High strength, good flexibility, and excellent corrosion resistance. Compared with other traditional raw materials, the hardness of aluminum can withstand greater tensile and impact forces, while also having better flexibility. At the same time, the surface of the aluminum alloy balcony guardrail was treated with extreme oxidation and other surface treatments to give the product high corrosion resistance. Elegant and beautiful appearance. The surface of the aluminum material has been anodized according to industrial standards, and any desired appearance effect can be obtained through natural metallic luster or sandblasting and electrophoretic treatment< br />
3. Ultra high security. The product uses high-strength aluminum alloy as the raw material and is formed through T5 heat treatment process, greatly increasing the tensile and compressive properties of the product. Diversified colors. The spacing between products is the result of multiple experiments, which not only provides protection but also enhances the visual effect of the appearance. Personalized color selection allows aluminum alloy balcony railings to be freely matched according to your requirements, to meet your personalized needs and match the environment< br />
2、 PVC balcony guardrails are mainly used for isolation and protection of balconies in residential areas; It uses socket connectors for installation, which can greatly improve installation speed. The universal joint makes it easier to install the guardrail at any angle and in different directions on slopes or uneven ground. It is harder than wood, more elastic and has high impact resistance than cast iron, and has a long service life; The delicate touch, green environmental protection, and simple and bright shaping characteristics can embellish the appearance of buildings, making the environment more warm and comfortable< br />
Product features:
1. There is a wide variety of specifications and styles for you to choose from, combining European and American styles with current fashion trends, with a modern aesthetic. Safe, environmentally friendly, harmless to humans (animals), even if accidentally touching the guardrail, it will not harm people like steel or iron guardrails< br />
2. No need for painting and maintenance, it will last forever, eliminating the fatigue and trouble of maintenance, and the overall cost is relatively low. Easy and fast installation, using scratch resistant connections or connecting accessories for installation, greatly improving installation efficiency< br />
3. The inner cavity of the guardrail is reinforced with galvanized steel or aluminum alloy, which has sufficient strength and impact resistance, making the PVC guardrail have both the strength of steel and the beauty of PVC. Using UV absorbers, it is not easy to fade, yellow, peel, crack, bubble, or insect damage, and has a long service life< br />
3、 Zinc steel balcony guardrail refers to balcony guardrails made of zinc alloy materials. Due to its high strength, high hardness, beautiful and durable appearance, and bright color, it has become the mainstream product used in residential areas. Traditional balcony guardrails use iron bars and aluminum alloy materials, requiring the use of welding and other techniques. They are also soft in texture, prone to rusting, and have a single color. Zinc steel balcony guardrails perfectly solve the shortcomings of traditional guardrails, and are reasonably priced, becoming a substitute product for traditional balcony guardrail materials< br />
Product features:
1. Made of zinc alloy, it is not easy to rust< br />
2. Through advanced technology of assembly line high-temperature baking paint, the paint surface is resistant to high temperature, sun exposure, rain, corrosion, and is not easy to peel off, and some may cause wall pollution. The assembly is simple, and through years of market exploration, innovation, and reform, its products have reached a certain degree of maturity< br />
3. The combination of zinc alloy material and high-tech baking paint confirms the new concept of green environmental protection< br />
4、 Iron balcony guardrails have a classical and varied feel, with many patterns and ancient styles. With the promotion of modern architecture, the use of iron balcony guardrails is temporarily reduced, which is a trend in society< br />
Product features:
1. Sturdy, durable, securely connected, and structurally sound< br />
2. Natural beauty: heavy, rustic, and bright< br />
3. Strong plasticity, can be customized according to customer requirementsCreate iron railings of various specifications and styles< br />
4. Easy to install, not limited by terrain fluctuations, suitable for large-scale use< br />
5. The price is relatively affordable.
Key points of balcony guardrail design:
1. Security Design
Firstly, each residential unit should be equipped with balcony railings or platforms, and the design of balcony railings should prevent children from climbingThe clear distance between the vertical members of the balcony railing should not exceed 0.11m, and anti fall measures must be taken at the location where flower pots are placed on the balcony< br />
2. Layer design
The net height of balcony guardrails in low rise and multi story residential buildings should not be less than 1.05m; The net height of balcony guardrails for middle and high-rise residential buildings should not be less than 1.10m. The enclosed balcony guardrail should also meet the net height requirements of the balcony guardrail. Solid balustrades should be used for balcony guardrails in middle and high-rise buildings, as well as residential buildings in cold and extremely cold regions< br />
3. Designed facilities
Balconies should be equipped with facilities for drying and sun drying clothes, and top balconies should be equipped with rain covers. Separate partitions should be installed between the balcony guardrails adjacent to each residential unit. Balconies and rain covers should have organized drainage; Rain covers should be waterproof, and balcony guardrails should be designed with waterproofing< br />
4. Design height
The height of balcony guardrails should be calculated from the vertical height from the floor or roof to the top surface of the railing. If there is a walkable part at the bottom with a width greater than or equal to 0.22m and a height less than or equal to 0.45m, it should be calculated from the top surface of the walkable part. The height of the balcony guardrail should not be less than 1.05m, and for high-rise buildings, it should be raised appropriately but not exceed 1.2m. The balcony guardrail should not be left empty within a height of 0.1m above the ground< br />
5. Light Design
When designing balcony guardrails, check if they can seal aluminum alloy windows. If they can, seal the lighter colored ones to avoid affecting the light. If the insulation effect is not good, you can also use glass film, which has good insulation effect. If it cannot be sealed, then you can only hang dark curtains in the living room.
Installation specifications for balcony guardrails:
1. Material selection
The balcony is a space that comes into contact with the outside world in the home environment, exposed to wind and sun all day long. We have to pay attention to the quality of its guardrail. Therefore, the primary characteristic of balcony guardrail material is its anti-corrosion properties. Secondly, the exterior of the balcony will be washed away by rainwater, so the material of the balcony guardrail must also have waterproof and moisture-proof properties, and not be eroded by rainwater. Again, the hardness of the balcony guardrail material must meet its load-bearing safety standards. When subjected to external impact, it is necessary to have a certain degree of resistance to deformation. Finally, we need to consider the issue of the self weight of balcony guardrails. Because the load-bearing capacity of different balconies varies. Especially for suspended balconies, heavy balcony guardrails should not be installed, such as stone carved balcony guardrails, which need to be used carefully on suspended balconies< br />
2. Pay attention to its aesthetics
The visual effect of balcony guardrails made of different materials is different, and balcony guardrails depict beautiful scenery lines for our balconies. The glass balcony guardrail has a clear and transparent appearance, which is quite full of modern life atmosphere. The wrought iron balcony railing appears elegant and classical through its intricate design, with different curved designs and coated with different anti-corrosion paints. The wrought iron balcony railing is also a classic decoration on balconies. In terms of the overall decoration effect of the appearance, the thick and elegant stone carved balcony railing is very grand. In short, regardless of the material used for designing balcony railings, they must have a certain level of aesthetic appeal. In terms of visual effects, they should complement the decoration style of the balcony, rather than being out of place< br />
3. Design size
The balcony guardrail is a safety barrier on the balcony, which not only needs to consider the performance of its material itself, but also the size of its design. Firstly, there are standardized size requirements for the height of balcony guardrails. For balconies with a clearance height of less than 24 meters (mid to low level balconies), the net height of the guardrail needs to reach 1.05 meters; For balconies with a height of 24 meters or higher (mid to high floors), the net height of the balcony railing needs to reach 1.10 meters. Secondly, the spacing between balcony guardrails is also very particular. According to the installation specifications for balcony guardrails, the clear distance between balcony guardrails should not exceed 0.11m< br />
