Outdoor balustrade can add value to your home, creating a stylish outdoor living space that suits you and your lifestyle. From garden deck to apartment balcony, outdoor balustrade can help to make the space more appealing and more usable, so you can make the most of your time outdoors.

Step up your outdoor style: Outdoor balustrade can add style to your outdoor living space and create an attractive garden feature. With a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles available, you can choose a balustrade system that complements your garden theme.

Safety first: Outdoor balustrade provides a crucial safety barrier. If your garden slopes or includes raised areas, such as a deck, then balustrade can help to create a family-friendly space that’s safe for children and pets. In icy or slippery weather, balustrade can provide useful support too.

Draw-the-line: Outdoor balustrade adds height and definition to any area. You really can create the feel of a ‘room outdoors’, whether it’s for barbecuing, entertaining or a place for the kids to play.

Where can you use outdoor balustrade?

Richard Burbridge have designed their balustrade systems so they can be fixed to a variety of surfaces, which means you can use them creatively in a whole range of clever ways.

On Timber Decks

Decking can be much more than a simple flat surface and by adding balustrade, you can create your own individual deck design

On Patios

Concrete paving can be enhanced with balustrade, transforming a plain patio into an attractive outdoor space.

On Balconies

Balustrade can turn balconies into stylish spaces for taking in the view. Balustrade systems are based around a series of newel posts, handrails and baserails that are filled in with balusters or panels.

PLANNING YOUR DECK

Good looking decks require careful planning and design as well as good quality materials. It is important at all times to use safe construction techniques and common sense. If you are in any doubt contact your local planning or building control office, reputable building contractor, structural engineer and/or Richard Burbidge technical department.

There are a number of aspects you should take into consideration when planning your deck.

Will it be functional, decorative, or both?

As an alternative to a traditional paved patio, it needs to be large enough to allow comfortable use of seating, patio tables and chairs.

Will the deck be at ground level or elevated?

Check the depth and position of underground pipes, cables and services. Positions of inspection chambers and manhole covers should also be considered when designing and planning your deck.

Will the deck be used for privacy or as a focal point?

Do you want to make the most of the sun or use the deck for shade?

Plan the deck to take advantage of views, or combine with trellis, balustrading and/or foliage to screen unwanted ones.

Reflected heat off a south facing wall will turn a cool deck into a warm one. Trees provide cool shade in summer and warmth in winter for south facing decks. A partial screen, foliage and/or balustrading can help diffuse wind without completely blocking it, allowing some cooling on warm days. How well you consider the climate of your area will have a great deal of bearing on how often you use your deck.