Designs and Plans

– he/she should be able to put together a competent design once he has gathered all the information from you as to what you want your balustrade to look like

Measurements

– there are standard measurements for balustrades, dependent on where they will be erected. The length of a balustrade is not of concern, but it must look aesthetically acceptable to the surroundings. For example, a 2-meter high balustrade on a rolling staircase just would not look right. In addition, the spacing between each baluster should be a minimum of 4-inches. The reason behind this is that most small children’s heads are 4-inches in diameter. This will prevent unfortunate accidents occurring and little heads getting stuck. Strength requirements for balustrades means that it should be able to withstand a minimum of 50 pounds, so if a strong person pushed at a force of 50 pounds, the balustrade should be able to stay up.

Design

– balustrades are often created from molds, so your expert should make sure that each baluster is uniform, in that they all look and have the same size. An uneven balustrade is not only unattractive but also unsafe.

Finishing

– most balustrades are either made from wood or cement nowadays and finishing off the overall look is paramount. Wood needs to be treated and varnished, especially if outside and cement needs to be primed and painted in your desired color theme.