This item includes:
- 48.3 mm diameter (2.5 mm tube thickness) stainless steel tube
- Welded base plate (100 mm diameter- pre drilled for 4 x M10 fixings)
- Cover Plate (105mm diameter)
- 2 Glass clamps - set one side - suitable for "end of run" in glass balustrade system - clamps will hold 10 mm glass thickness.
- End cap in post top
- Available in satin or mirror polished
Floor fixing bolts not supplied - buy relevant fixings for mounting surface
Building Regulations
Our balustrade posts are tested to comply with building regulations (BS 6180:2011) to meet 0.74 KN/m UDL (residential and light commercial use) when combined with either 10 mm toughened or 11.5 mm "Toughened and laminated" glass
Testing was based on maximum post centres of 1250 mm
**If protecting a fall risk greater than 600mm, "Toughened and laminated" glass is required to comply with BS 6180:2011
Stainless steel grade and surface finish
- Grade 304 is recommended for indoor locations
- Grade 316 has higher anti-corrosive properties, recommended for outdoor environments
- Grade 316 Mirror polished (Marine Grade and Finish) is recommended for coastal / swimming pool locations - typically within 5 miles of the coast
Post Heights
Building regulations advise:
- 900 mm overall height - Internal residential
- 1100 mm overall height - External residential and all commercial use
- 975 mm posts will achieve 1100 mm overall height when combined with handrail bracket and 48 mm diameter handrail
Baluster posts are made to order, please allow 7-10 working days for delivery, you will receive an email to confirm delivery date, someone will need to sign for delivery.