The
handrail has one important function, which is to provide support to
people who use staircases, while another function of the handrail is
to protect people from falls while using features such as balconies.
There are different handrails to choose from.
Handrails
can be made from a variety of different materials; in fact, they can
be made out of almost any building material such as steel, wood,
brass, iron and of course glass. Basically any building material you
would like to use, but there are certain things you need to be aware
of, which is that they will need to meet certain standards, including
weight supported by the handrail and if the handrail can withstand
weather elements.
In
many modern buildings you will most likely find glass handrails Auckland.Glass
handrails look very stylish and bring out the best in whatever
location they are placed. These glass handrails can be customized
according to design and they can be made according to personalized
taste, regardless of how complex or simple the artistic design is.
They are also structurally sound, even though they are made of glass.
This is due to the fact that the glass is toughened, making it highly
durable, whilst still keeping it light. These are just some of the
reasons why glass
handrails Auckland
have become very popular.
In
more recent years, these glass handrails Auckland have also been
incorporated into many architect's residential designs. Many
homeowners started using glass hand railings in their home, using
them in areas such as staircases, around the patio or deck and cat
walks.
Handrails
are present pretty much everywhere and most of us probably use them
in our day-to-day lives without even realizing that we are doing it.
Handrails are very important for safety and an essential part of safe
architecture and design. Handrails are diverse in their style and
form of architecture. While a lot of people use handrails purely as a
stylish means of decoration, in most cases they serve a very
important function of preventing serious injury.