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Stainless steel balustrades come in several designs, depending on the infill, view and style you want. Stainless steel can be used for posts, fittings and top rails, with infill made from glass, bars or wire. Each option has a different appearance, largely determined by its infill.
A stainless steel balustrade with glass provides an open feel and preserves views. Metal bars create a more pronounced metallic appearance, while wire gives a lighter, more discreet look. The top rail affects both grip and appearance. Outdoors, particularly near the coast, the steel grade must be suited to the environment. Choose the design to match the location, views and style you want.
The main differences are appearance, sightlines and how easy the balustrade is to climb. Horizontal bars create long, contemporary lines, whereas vertical bars give a more traditional pattern without the same step-like arrangement. Horizontal bars can provide footholds and may be easier to climb.
Where young children may be present and the balustrade protects against falls, vertical bars are often the more suitable choice. On a ground-level patio, where the balustrade mainly defines the space, horizontal bars can be an attractive design option. Both aluminium and stainless steel balustrades are available with bar infill.
For outdoor stainless steel balustrades, marine-grade stainless steel, AISI 316L, is often a better choice, particularly near the coast and in other exposed environments. Its molybdenum content improves resistance to salt and chlorides. AISI 304 can be suitable indoors and in sheltered outdoor settings.
Stainless steel is not completely maintenance-free. Even a balustrade made from 316L can develop deposits or surface staining if salt, dirt and metal particles are left on it for long periods, so clean it as needed. Surface finish also matters: a smooth, well-finished surface is easier to keep clean. Choose the steel grade for the location and environment, not just its appearance.
Clean a stainless steel balustrade with lukewarm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge, then rinse with clean water. Avoid steel wool, metal brushes and abrasive cleaners, which can scratch the surface or leave iron particles that cause discolouration. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment.
In sheltered locations, cleaning when the balustrade looks dirty is often sufficient, while installations near the sea or busy roads may need more frequent washing. Clean brushed steel in the direction of the grain and wipe down visible surfaces afterwards. Small brown spots are often caused by airborne iron particles from the surrounding environment rather than corrosion of the balustrade itself.
A balustrade designed with children in mind should help reduce the risk of climbing, falling through openings or becoming trapped. The overall construction matters, not just the material used. Requirements for openings and features intended to discourage climbing depend on the applicable local regulations. Glass and vertical infill can be suitable options.
Avoid horizontal elements that could be used as footholds, and ensure gaps between bars, below the balustrade and near stair treads are designed to prevent children passing through or becoming trapped. Furniture and planters placed beside a balustrade may also make climbing easier. Glass balustrades and vertical infill can be suitable options, but no design is automatically child-safe.
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Breeze is a stainless steel balustrade with vertical bars that can be customised in height, fixing type and top rail – depending on the setting and your needs.
Vertical bars
Wider spacing
Narrower spacing
Round stainless steel, 42 mm
Round Oak, 43 mm
Round Jatoba, 43 mmBreeze is a balustrade in marine-grade stainless steel (AISI 316L) with vertical round bars – a solution for anyone who wants a safe, stylish balustrade that is easy to see through. The design with vertical round bars has a low climbing risk and is particularly well suited where drop height or child safety are important factors.
The system is made to your measurements and delivered as a complete kit with cut bars, posts and pre-drilled parts. Everything is ready to install without welding or specialist tools.
Breeze is suitable where you need a balustrade that not only defines a boundary but also protects against falls. It provides a secure and clearly defined edge, particularly where there are changes in level or where children are present. Examples of applications:
With its vertical bars, Breeze has a distinctive yet discreet look – while meeting high standards of safety, function and durability.
Breeze is designed for straightforward self-installation, even if you have not fitted a balustrade before. It comes as a complete kit with posts, vertical bars, screws and fixings.
All parts are pre-drilled, cut to your measurements and ready to install straight away – without welding or specialist tools.
Here's how it works:
After placing your order, you will have access to our installation videos. They show you how to fit Breeze using the options you selected in the configurator.
Breeze is manufactured at our production facility in Ängelholm. By designing and manufacturing in-house, we have full control over quality, strength and the safety requirements that apply to balustrades in exposed environments. Every order is tailored to your choices and supplied with a declaration of performance.
Our production is certified in accordance with EN 1090-1 and complies with the applicable Eurocodes for load-bearing aluminium construction products and components made of stainless steel. It is continuously audited by RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), which is responsible for external verification of traceability and processes.
Breeze is made of marine-grade stainless steel (AISI 316L) – a material with very good resistance to corrosion and wear, designed for long-term use both indoors and outdoors.
Here you’ll find technical specifications, dimensions, installation instructions and declarations of performance for Breeze.
This information provides a clear picture of how the balustrade is constructed and helps you plan, compare, and install the right solution for your project.
Load-tested posts
The posts have been tested with top-mounted fixings on timber substrates and can withstand a load of 0.5–1.0 kN/m.
Round profiles, Ø 42 mm
Round posts made of stainless steel with a diameter of 42 mm. For indoor use: AISI 304 and for outdoor use: AISI 316.
Stainless steel AISI 304 or 316
If your stainless steel balustrade is installed indoors, the posts are made of a stainless grade designated AISI 304. If it is to be installed outdoors, AISI 316 – marine-grade (acid-resistant) stainless steel – is used instead.
Material thickness 2 mm
Round profiles, Ø 12 mm
Round, horizontal bars in marine-grade stainless steel (AISI 316) with a diameter of 12 mm. Wall thickness 1.5 mm.
Round profiles, Ø 12 mm
Round, vertical bars in marine-grade stainless steel (AISI 316) with a diameter of 12 mm.
Stainless top rail
Round top rail in stainless steel (Ø 42 mm). AISI 304 for indoor use and AISI 316 for outdoor use. Fittings are included for any corners.
Timber top rail
Round top rail (Ø 43 mm) in untreated light oak or jatoba (a hardwood with properties and an appearance similar to teak).
Angles
If the balustrade has corners, you mitre the timber top rail yourself. This ensures an exact fit. For a stainless steel top rail at angles greater than 90 degrees, corner fittings are included.
Symmetrical Sections
When you enter your measurements in our configurator, you always specify the edge dimensions at the location where you want the balustrade installed. Our configurator then makes the necessary adjustments. For your balustrade, we then adjust the section dimensions so that each section on either side is the same length. In other words, we customise the balustrade to fit your measurements – not the other way around.
Choice of balustrade height
In the configurator, choose a height from 800 to 1,100 mm, measured from the floor to the top of the balustrade. Check the appropriate height for your installation against the relevant local requirements, particularly where there is a fall risk.
Made to the millimetre
When you provide your measurements, please be as precise as possible – down to the millimetre. We’ll craft your balustrade to the millimetre so that it fits perfectly in the spot where you want to install it.
Top mounting
The base is secured to the floor with 4 screws.
Top rail with or without wall fixing
If the balustrade meets a wall, you can also choose to fix the top rail to the wall. This can make the structure slightly more stable.
Screw for timber fixing
If you choose to fix into timber, screws are included for this purpose. The screw is made of hardened steel and, for outdoor use, is also surface-treated with Corrseal – Corrosion Class C4. The screw features a milled groove along the shank and one at the tip. This results in a very low screw-in torque in harder timber and minimises cracking.
Screw for concrete fixing
If you choose to fix into a concrete substrate, screws for this purpose are included. The screw is made of hardened steel and, for outdoor use, is also surface-treated with Corrseal – corrosivity class C4. Approved for cracked concrete, uncracked concrete and hollow-core slabs. Also suitable for solid brick, perforated brick, solid calcium silicate brick and natural stone. For fixing into materials other than timber or concrete, we recommend contacting your local builders’ merchant.
Complete kit
Our delivery includes everything you need for installation. As well as posts, bars and top rail, all screws, drill bits and any special tools are included. If you have a cordless drill, a spanner, a folding rule and a spirit level, you really don’t need anything else.
Assembly Videos and Instructions
The videos show various steps to help you with your assembly. Our assembly tips and videos are customised for each order. In other words, these are not general descriptions but are tailored specifically to your order.
Stainless steel details
As stainless steel, despite its name, is not completely corrosion-proof, all stainless steel details need to be maintained and cleaned 1–3 times a year. If the balustrade is installed near the sea, cleaning and treatment may need to be carried out more often. Clean the surfaces with lukewarm water and a mild detergent using a soft cloth.
Timber top rail
If the balustrade is to be installed outdoors, we recommend cleaning the top rail and then sanding it with fine-grit sandpaper. Treat the top rail with an impregnating product such as wood oil or similar, depending on the conditions. For indoor installation, only cleaning and light sanding are needed. You can treat it with wood oil or similar if you wish. All oak contains tannic acid in varying amounts, depending on the moisture content of the timber, as the tannic acid protects the wood against rot. When your oak top rail or handrail is exposed to rain outdoors for the first time, tannic acid is released, which can cause discolouration on the surface below. We therefore recommend oiling the timber, or alternatively applying oxalic acid during installation to reduce the release of the acid. Oxalic acid can also be used to clean discolouration from the surface below. Ask your paint supplier for advice before using oxalic acid. To keep the timber looking good, we also recommend oiling it once a year.
Our A+, A, B and C use classes provide guidance on where a particular balustrade configuration may be suitable. They draw on our product testing and take into account factors such as the chosen height, section width and components. These are our own product classifications, not UK building regulation categories. The installation must also meet the requirements that apply at its location.
Use class A+
Our A+ configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 1 kN/m. The suitability of a particular balustrade for a residential, commercial or public setting depends on the complete configuration and the requirements of the installation site. Where glass is included, the specified safety glazing should be assessed as part of the whole system.
Use class A
Our A configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 0.5 kN/m. Whether that configuration is suitable for a particular residential installation depends on the site and its applicable requirements. Where glass is included, the specified safety glazing forms part of the overall system.
Use class B
Our B configuration is documented for a minimum horizontal line load of 0.5 kN/m. Whether it suits a particular installation depends on the site, the difference in level and the applicable requirements. Where glass is included, safety glass is used to reduce the risk of injury on impact.
Use class C
Use class C is intended for ground-level settings. Where glass is included, safety glass is used to reduce the risk of injury on impact. A balustrade may also be classed as C if Balustradedesign, in consultation with you, makes a change that deviates from our standard. Class C then indicates that this specific configuration has not been tested.
