Stainless Steel Wire Balustrade & Custom Handrails, Lincolnshire County Council — Lincoln
Dio-Met designed, manufactured and installed bespoke stainless steel metalwork for a Lincolnshire County Council building in Lincoln: brushed stainless steel handrails to the entrance steps and the accessible ramp, together with a stainless steel wire-rope balustrade. As a busy public building it needed hard-wearing, low-maintenance stainless that keeps the entrance safe and accessible, which is exactly where brushed stainless comes into its own.
Project overview
- Client: Lincolnshire County Council (public sector / commercial)
- Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Work: Stainless steel handrails to the entrance steps and accessible ramp, plus a stainless steel wire-rope balustrade
- Finish: Satin polished (brushed) stainless steel
- Construction: 48mm tubular stainless steel baluster posts, 42mm tubular stainless steel handrails, 4mm stainless steel tension-wire infills with adjustable tension fittings
- Access: Handrails to both the steps and the ramp for safe, accessible entry to a public building
- Scope: Design, manufacture and installation
The project
At the entrance, Dio-Met made and installed brushed stainless steel tubular handrails to both the steps and the accessible ramp, so there is a proper hold on both routes into the building, important on a public entrance that has to work for everyone. Alongside the handrails we designed, made and installed a stainless steel wire-rope balustrade, using 48mm tubular stainless posts and 42mm tubular handrails with 4mm stainless tension-wire infills on adjustable fittings. Everything is in a satin-polished brushed finish that stands up to constant public use and needs little upkeep, and the horizontal wire-rope infill suits commercial and public settings like this, giving a light, open, contemporary look while keeping sightlines clear.
Every run was drawn up on AutoCAD for approval before manufacture, with structural calculations available, so the balustrade fitted the building precisely and met its requirements. It is the kind of commercial metalwork we take on alongside our domestic balustrades and staircases, designed and made in-house at our Sheffield factory.
Expert insight
"Wire-rope balustrade is a natural fit for a public building: it is tough, low-maintenance and keeps the space feeling open. Drawing every run up first and making it in-house is what lets us match it exactly to a building like this."
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply balustrades for commercial and public buildings? Yes. This project was for a Lincolnshire County Council building. We design, manufacture and install balustrades and handrails for commercial, public and office settings as well as homes, with AutoCAD drawings and structural calculations available.
Is stainless steel wire-rope balustrade suitable for a public building? Yes. Horizontal wire-rope infill is well suited to commercial and public settings, where it gives a modern, open look and stands up to heavy use with minimal maintenance. Our wire-rope balustrade product page explains where it suits and the compliance points to consider.
Do you work in Lincoln and across the UK? Yes. This installation was in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. We manufacture in Sheffield and install nationwide, supply-only or fully fitted.
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