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Decking Balustrades

Balustrades are the rail components that act as decking guardrails. Whether it’s spring or summer, you'll want to give your outdoor space a boost, and while a decking will be the obvious choice, finishing it will balustrades will provide it with a safe and secure feel. We feel our job is not complete at Decking Sheffield when we've not added balustrades to the decking we install for our clients. Balustrades turn your deck into a showpiece, and that's why we always go out of our way at Decking Sheffield to deliver the best of railing, post and lighting options that complement your decking project. Along with balustrades, integrated lighting provides the ‘wow factor’ finishing touch to a decking area - you can create an outdoor balcony effect, with an area that can be used all through the summer nights. 

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Types of Balustrades in Sheffield

There are a number of reasons why balustrades should be installed on every decking. Two of the main reasons are the safety and aesthetics it adds to your decking. The added security you will you feel, especially with kids or older adults around, will provide you with peace of mind to not think twice when it comes to installing balustrades – especially for raised decking. Beyond safety reasons, we always encourage our customers to consider balustrades in their decking designs to enhance the outdoor space's look, feel, and appearance. You can bring your outdoor social space to life as there are many options that come along with balustrades than just railings. We've seen it all when it comes to decking, and our advice always is to go for a balustrade in the design of your decking. Without a balustrade, there is an incomplete look that a decking area gives off, and we don't want you feeling that way about your decking. We can add lighting to the balustrade and posts for summer nights to create an ambience that you normally associate with outdoor dining when on holiday abroad. 

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You have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to the design of your balustrades. We won't just be offering you something to lean on, but designs that make you long for outdoor get-togethers. There are glass balustrades, aluminium balustrades, strand wire balustrades, wrought iron balustrades, wood balustrades and of course matching composite balustrades and plastic ones too. Each of these materials has its pros and cons, and your intended use of the decking, and budget, will determine the option you may decide to go for. Of all the options, wooden balustrades are the most popular for wooden decking for the warmth and natural feel they add to your decking. Unsurprisingly the matching composite or plastic balustrade is typically the option chosen with those types of decking. 

Decking Lighting

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The final piece to complete your decking will be the lighting. Depending on the location of your decking you may feel you have adequate lighting from outdoor lights attached to your home. However, bear in mind the direction of the lighting and the brightness as this may be an inconvenience for some people depending on where they are facing and create dark shadow areas for others. Integrated deck lights can come in a variety of colours and can be clear or frosted to provide directional light or diffused light respectively. You’ll need to decide where and how many light you’ll want but we’re confident that you’ll be glad you chose integrated lighting to showcase your decking area. The choices are all yours to make; however, at Decking Sheffield happy to provide any guidance on the areas you’d like help with to ensure you arrive at the perfect decision for your outdoor living space.

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Frequently Asked Decking Balustrade and Lighting Questions

  • How long can I expect deck lights to last?

    Good quality LED deck lights should last at least 5 years if you haven't gone for the cheapest option.

    This will also depend on how often and how long you have them on - just the same as for any other bulb.

    As deck lights are exposed to the elements, it is worthwhile checking them intermittently and keeping the area around them as clean and as dry as possible. 

  • What are the strongest balustrades?

    The strength of a balustrade is ultimately a combination of the balustrade, the deck, and the fixings used no matter how strong the balustrade, if it was fixed to old, possibly slightly rotting decking, it would be a very weak support. 

    Assuming this not to be the case, then steel, aluminum, and tempered glass are some of the strongest materials used for decking balustrades. They offer durability, strength, and resistance even in the harshest of weather conditions. These materials are also on trend as they provide a contemporary modern look and require minimal maintenance. 

  • What are the most expensive balustrades in Sheffield?

    Even using the same material the price of a balustrade can vary widely from one manufacturer to another. However, if you selected a good quality manufacturer for balustrade materials then hardwoods, stainless steel, or tempered glass tend to be more expensive than composite which in turn is more expensive than softwood. 

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