Dear builders,
yesterday the excavators arrived at our site, so the excitement is growing.
We are constructing a single-family house with 167 sqm (1,797 sq ft) over 1 1/2 floors with direct contracting. So far, there have been no issues during planning, with quotes, or in the execution discussions. One item still open is the railing solution for our interior concrete staircase, which is open to the kitchen side.
Since the overall style of the house will be modern, we are considering a solution with glass railings and handrails. A stainless steel handrail will be installed on the inner wall.
The open side facing the staircase will have a glass balustrade running parallel to the stairs.
Appointments with metal fabricators are currently hard to get, as they are all booked, and the selection is limited. The local glazier has already declined and referred us to a metalworker. Next week, I will expand the area of my inquiries.
Now to the main point of my thread:
- Could you share photos of your glass railing installations to complement our mainly Pinterest-based inspiration with real-life examples?
- Could you provide a ballpark figure for purchase and installation costs based on your experience?
To help with visualization, I am attaching the floor plans with my request.
Thank you very much in advance!
*When I say "we," I mean my wife and myself.
yesterday the excavators arrived at our site, so the excitement is growing.
We are constructing a single-family house with 167 sqm (1,797 sq ft) over 1 1/2 floors with direct contracting. So far, there have been no issues during planning, with quotes, or in the execution discussions. One item still open is the railing solution for our interior concrete staircase, which is open to the kitchen side.
Since the overall style of the house will be modern, we are considering a solution with glass railings and handrails. A stainless steel handrail will be installed on the inner wall.
The open side facing the staircase will have a glass balustrade running parallel to the stairs.
Appointments with metal fabricators are currently hard to get, as they are all booked, and the selection is limited. The local glazier has already declined and referred us to a metalworker. Next week, I will expand the area of my inquiries.
Now to the main point of my thread:
- Could you share photos of your glass railing installations to complement our mainly Pinterest-based inspiration with real-life examples?
- Could you provide a ballpark figure for purchase and installation costs based on your experience?
To help with visualization, I am attaching the floor plans with my request.
Thank you very much in advance!
*When I say "we," I mean my wife and myself.
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Pinkiponk3 May 2021 16:59Baugrübchen schrieb:
Thank you for your effort, but please, please no arch.Alright; I don’t really understand what’s unattractive about my staircase, but then I guess I just won’t move in with you. ;-)P
Pinkiponk3 May 2021 17:00tomtom79 schrieb:
That arch would drive me crazy.Could you please explain? I would like to understand your point of view, as I find this staircase much more attractive than the other glass staircases presented here.
Baugrübchen3 May 2021 17:06Pinkiponk schrieb:
Alright; I don’t really see what’s unattractive about my staircase, but then I just won’t move in with you. ;-)There’s no arguing about taste, which is a good thing. Yours is different from mine, and I/we don’t like arches.
From a rational perspective: It feels too ornate to me. I prefer clean edges, whether in the house, the car, or patterns. A glass arch would break the overall interior design and style of the house.
Best regards
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Pinkiponk3 May 2021 17:32Baugrübchen schrieb:
There’s no arguing about taste, which is a good thing. Yours is different from mine, and I/we don’t like arches.
From a rational perspective: it seems too ornate for me. I prefer clean lines, whether in a house, a car, or patterns. A glass arch would break with the entire interior design and style of the house.
Best regards Thank you for your explanation. You have described my taste better and more accurately than I could have myself. That is helpful to me.
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