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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pagoni20203 May 2021 14:08I read that you have a small child, but they grow up quickly. I like the solution with the staircase next to the kitchen, and I think I would prefer to have no railing at all and keep it as open as possible. Maybe just a railing in the higher area, but not elsewhere; possibly there is a temporary solution for 2–3 years and then almost completely open after that.
Or you could find a glazier who can install the glass on the step, if necessary with 2 or 3 vertically divided panels or even with some space in between.
Or you could find a glazier who can install the glass on the step, if necessary with 2 or 3 vertically divided panels or even with some space in between.
Baugrübchen3 May 2021 14:27I couldn’t live completely without it, even if I didn’t have children.
I don’t have many extravagant parties, but at just thirty years old, there are still some. It shouldn’t become a safety risk if someone has had one drink too many.
To maintain an open feeling in the living space, we therefore prefer something subtle, made of glass, and about waist-high.
I don’t have many extravagant parties, but at just thirty years old, there are still some. It shouldn’t become a safety risk if someone has had one drink too many.
To maintain an open feeling in the living space, we therefore prefer something subtle, made of glass, and about waist-high.
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Pinkiponk3 May 2021 15:59I really like this glass staircase because it doesn’t look too harsh. As soon as I have checked the price, I will let you know.
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Myrna_Loy3 May 2021 16:28Pinkiponk schrieb:
I really like this glass staircase because it doesn’t look too severe. As soon as I’ve checked the price, I’ll let you know. Wow, a picture puzzle! I want to solve it – What do you get when you combine a staircase with a pair of Lucite stripper heels?
Baugrübchen3 May 2021 16:37Thank you for your effort, but please, please no arch.
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