FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
1.
Which wire should I use ?
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1 x 19
strand is stronger, but less
flexible than
other types of wire & offers the least stretch.
Often used in standing rigging, architectural
rigging & balustrading. The construction of this
strand does not allow for kinks or
bends. |
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7 x 19
is not as strong, but more flexible than
other types of cable. Often used in
running rigging, and
balustrading. |
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7 x 7
rope is not as strong as 1 x 19
but more flexible. It is stronger than 7 x 19. This is
the most popular wire for balustrading. Also used in
rigging. |
2. Which fitting should I
use ?
These are the two most common,
simpilest & cheapest combinations for DIY installation
that you can swage
yourself.
OPTION
1
This is the most common option
for DIY. It consists of a Saddle fixed to post, M5 Turnbuckle
Eye/Eye, Thimble &
Ferrule swaged to Stainless Wire 7 x 7 3.2mm, Thimble &
Ferrule again swaged to Saddle fixed to post. Can be used with
either Stainless or Timber posts.
OPTION 2
s
Same as above but substituting the Turnbuckle for a
M5 Bottlescrew Jaw/Jaw and Saddles for
M6 x 60 Eye Bolts.
3. What is the minimum height of a balustrade
?
In all cases not less than 1 metre, except on a
flight of stairs, where the height can be
865mm
(measured from the nosing).
4. What are the minimum dimensions for openings in a
balustrade ?
Any opening in a balustrade cannot permit a 125mm
sphere to pass through it. For stairs,
the space is measured above the nosings.
5. Are there any restrictions on the use of horizontal
elements in a balustrade ?
For floors more than 4m above the surface
beneath, horizontal or near horizontal
elements
between 150mm and 760mm above the floor must not
facilitate climbing.
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