GENERAL

� All Laidlaw modular post balustrades use 316 marine grade stainless steel including any small parts. This means they are suitable to be fitted outside

� To comply with building regulations, a horizontal guarding should stand no less than 1100mm above finished floor level – Laidlaw balustrades are designed to be a minimum of 1100mm high so naturally, comply with building regulations

� Any fall greater than two or more risers (steps) or over 375mm should be guarded – for any request involving stepped sections then please call a member of the Laidlaw technical team on 01902 600400 who can assist.

STRENGTH

� Specific to strength, Laidlaw balustrades are in accordance with BS 6399 and BS 6180� Balustrade strength is measured in Kilonewtons and all Laidlaw balustrades achieve 0.74kN

loading as a minimum which has more than enough strength to comply in all areas that are not susceptible to congregation or overcrowding

� Simply put, Laidlaw balustrades are fully compliant with all regulations – no need to worry about the balustrade if you are having friends over for a BBQ.

FIXING

� Structural glass, as used within our St. Ives, Brighton, Frameless Glass and Post & Rail systems, is very heavy and needs to fix directly to steel or into solid concrete

� Balustrade systems with stainless steel posts can be fixed into solid timbers or brick/blockwork.

GLASS

� Glass is extremely tough and highly recommended as a guarding/balustrade, it has no gaps large enough for children to squeeze through or try to use as a climbing frame.

AFTERCARE

� Handrail & balustrades should be cleaned regularly with warm soapy water� Glass panels should be cleaned as you would normally clean a glass window at home� Aluminium structural glass channels will not rust or pit for 25 years, even by the coast� Low maintenance for the end-user will ensure the product still looks great in years to come.

Laidlaw Handrail, Balustrades and Structural Glass systems are all in accordance with our interpretation of BS 8300, BS 6180, BS 5395, BS EN 12150 (European Standard), Building Regs Doc B, Building Regs Doc M, and Building Regs Doc K.

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