Patio railing… pricing

[Mudball]

We have a raised patio where the drop is over 1m, so need to put railings around it. It is about 25m of railing around the patio and the stairs into the garden.

We looked at Glass, but initially it looks v v expensive. So looking at steel. Supply & Fit

Any one any experience in this stuff?

 

[kp17]

Glass balustrades look great when new and first fitted but the price of them to buy never mind install 25m worth is ridiculous. Steel is a good alternative with very little upkeep and will last forever, some composite decking formed as railings also a good option.

Id say steel and wire rope look great and probably best cost wise. Unless any young kids or anything that could get through

 

[Mudball]

Glass balustrades look great when new and first fitted but the price of them to buy never mind install 25m worth is ridiculous. Steel is a good alternative with very little upkeep and will last forever, some composite decking formed as railings also a good option.

Id say steel and wire rope look great and probably best cost wise. Unless any young kids or anything that could get through

We really like the wire approach.. out kids are too old (but still stupid enuf) to jump off. are the steel wire piece a recommendation or a reqirement/legislation?

 

[kp17]

We really like the wire approach.. out kids are too old (but still stupid enuf) to jump off. are the steel wire piece a recommendation or a reqirement/legislation?

Just a recommendation mate, worked on a few raised patio jobs and for the difference in price between that and glass I honestly think the rope effect looks better with less upkeep too

 

[Mudball]

Just a recommendation mate, worked on a few raised patio jobs and for the difference in price between that and glass I honestly think the rope effect looks better with less upkeep too

That is where my thinking is leaning. Is there any wire rope company you suggest.. we are in surrey. I cant fit these, so looking for supply and fit. Steel handrails + wire rope. Would love them to be black

 

[rulefan]

From another thread a couple of years ago.

Railing for Composite Decks | Rails for Outdoor & Indoor Decking

Eva-Last® railing offers all the convenience, functionality, and sustainability of the Eva-Last®brand in sleek or classic balustrade.

www.eva-last.co.uk

 

[Mudball]

From another thread a couple of years ago.

Railing for Composite Decks | Rails for Outdoor & Indoor Decking

Eva-Last® railing offers all the convenience, functionality, and sustainability of the Eva-Last®brand in sleek or classic balustrade.

www.eva-last.co.uk

they look like wooden ballustrades.. must have moved on.

Interestingly came across this picture and i thought it was interesting. Not cables but hard horizontal railings.
Thoughts?