ᐅ Balustrade handrail assembled using pipe connectors

Hello everyone,
we have a large balcony measuring about 20 m (65.6 ft) along two sides. The balcony is now being completed and I have a question that maybe someone can help with.

Since the handrail is too long to be made in one piece, it was connected in several places using pipe connectors. At these points, there is always a small visible gap where two handrail sections are slid into each other. It doesn’t look very neat. I wonder if it would make more sense to weld these joints together instead.

I haven’t found much information online, except that you either use pipe connectors or weld the sections together.

I also read that water can get into the seam of the pipe connectors and cause rusting, even though the material is stainless steel.

Does anyone have any experience with this? What is the current best practice or how is this usually done correctly?

Maybe upload a photo? One close-up and one from a bit farther away?

I can gladly upload a photo, but the main point is how it is done professionally or how it is generally done.

Both versions are professionally made. There are railing sections that are assembled with fittings, as well as welded ones, which have to be done on-site. It is important to review sample pieces beforehand, as not every welder can produce a fine stainless steel weld seam.

Tommes78 schrieb:
I wonder if it might make more sense to weld these parts together?

At the corner, I think "no," and at other spots it’s a matter of personal preference—different but equally acceptable.

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