Handy tips for handrails!

Decorative Brackets
Hand rails are meant for the safety of people in a home or building along with decorative effect. Installing hand rails is a tricky job. Circular staircases are proved even more complex, demanding a more professional to do the job. There are other points too to be noticed.

Brackets hold the handrails strongly. These brackets play an important role whether the rail is installed on top of a railing or platform or just on the wall. Brackets are needed depending on the length of rail. If the rail is longer obviously we need more brackets to hold the tube strongly. Decorative Brackets add beauty to your home.

A wide range of designs and styles are available in hand rails today. They are made from wood and metal in polish, satin, flat black, oil rubbed and satin nickel finishes.

Popular choice has been wood always for home owners as it can go with any design theme. There is a variety in wood species offered by manufacturers. The customized wood material can match with the one you are already having.

Builders usually use the metal handrails and brackets as they are most advanced. The aluminum, stainless steel, brass and die-cast zinc are the metals used for hand rails as they can last longer.

There are two types in the brackets- the round disc and the flat type. The flat bracket is meant for rails with a flat bottom where as the round disc is suitable for the purely round rails. The round brackets are available in more decorative designs like animal heads. Decorative Finials are also available so go according to your choice. Handrails should be put 32 to 38 inches from the first and last step depending on the codes in your area. Please check the local code before installing.

There should be three to four feet distance between two brackets. Anyway constructing a sturdy and good handrail is your personal preference. Go to a professional designer, architect and carpenter who will help you in doing it rightly. For more on Decorative products visit product catalog section of ironartbyorion.com

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