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Permalink Reply by a design and build company on April 20, 2010 at 6:46

Without knowing the design of balustrade you need this is very difficult!

If you can be flexible with the design and want a simple tensioned wire system, why don't you specify galvanised steel angle/"t-section" posts and source all the stainless steel wires and swages etc. needed from a specialist marine supplier. Which ever way you look at it stainless steel is always going to be an expensive option.

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Permalink Reply by vhowe on April 20, 2010 at 7:37

Thankyou David the design is cable wire balustrade - horizontal wires.

david beasley said:

Without knowing the design of balustrade you need this is very difficult!

If you can be flexible with the design and want a simple tensioned wire system, why don't you specify galvanised steel angle/"t-section" posts and source all the stainless steel wires and swages etc. needed from a specialist marine supplier. Which ever way you look at it stainless steel is always going to be an expensive option.

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Permalink Reply by vhowe on April 20, 2010 at 7:39

Hi Karl,

Thankyou for this I should have been more specific the detail at the moment is horizontal cable wire with steel uprights.

Valerie

Karl Harrison said:

Hi

2.8mm commercial 316 grade steel built to part K will cost upwards of £600 per metre designed and fitted (plus glass)

Standard pillar and rails per 1.5 metre will be approx £250 plus vat and delivery plus the glass.

Hope this of use, if yu need any assistance call us through www.exteriordecking.co.uk

Kind regards

Karl

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Permalink Reply by Fenlandphil on April 20, 2010 at 7:45

Try Kensington traders in Luton (they don't seem to have a website at the moment) speak to Mark he is normally very helpful or F H Brundle I haven't used any stainless steel products so can't give you an informed opinion but have dealt with both companies. In my experience Kensington traders tend to get it right far more often than Brundles but having said that Brundles is okay to deal with.

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Permalink Reply by Nick Arrowsmith on April 20, 2010 at 9:22

Hi - This is Nick from S3i.

I'm afraid the comment from David (above) is true - stainless steel will always be an expensive option - it's the nature of the material and the engineering.

However we always work with people to get the most cost effective solution.

First of all - it is nigh-on impossible to quote a per metre rate. Companies quoting a per metre rate are generally allowing for the worst case (and most expensive) scenario.

You say you looked at our website - yet we don't quote the balustrade costs on there - simply because there isn't a standard! (height, distance between posts, type of handrail, safety considerations, steps, corners, angles, etc)

If your budget is £1000 or £10,000 we will have the solution - or at least offer the best compromise solution!

The best way to get an accurate quote is to provide a company with a sketch of the layout showing approx dimensions. This will allow us to work out the most cost effective solution.

For example - do you know our tension cable system can run for up to 10 metres and still provide good tension - this makes it extremely cost effective even when compared to wooden spindles - and it takes less time to fit! (e.g. 9 horizontal cable runs at 10 metres with all fittings = £306.00 which = £30.60 per metre)

Another point to mention (in answer to David's point (above) is to be very careful when mixing a galvanised product with stainless steel - this can cause bi-metallic corrosion - and mean a very disappointed client!

I would recommend talking to an specialist - whatever you decide to do.

Kind regards

Nick Arrowsmith
S3i - Stainless Steel Solutions

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Permalink Reply by Bigyin on April 20, 2010 at 13:51

Well I looked at your web site and thought the pricing was very reasonable for what you're getting. Very well layed out and informative site as well.

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Permalink Reply by chris nangle on April 20, 2010 at 15:48

i have used s3i on a number of jobs and have always found nick to be very helpful and the products are very nice, you get what you pay for .

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Permalink Reply by Nick Arrowsmith on April 21, 2010 at 11:27

Hi Peter,

As far as I'm aware Jakob don't supply posts or handrails.

Kind regards

Nick

Peter Ward said:

Try www.jakob.co.uk I haven't found anyone better, get their catalogues and have a look.
peter

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Permalink Reply by vhowe on April 22, 2010 at 6:59

Thank you to all I will look into the info given. Quick response as usual - great site
vhowe said:

Hi Karl,

Thankyou for this I should have been more specific the detail at the moment is horizontal cable wire with steel uprights.

Valerie

Karl Harrison said:

Hi

2.8mm commercial 316 grade steel built to part K will cost upwards of £600 per metre designed and fitted (plus glass)

Standard pillar and rails per 1.5 metre will be approx £250 plus vat and delivery plus the glass.

Hope this of use, if yu need any assistance call us through www.exteriordecking.co.uk

Kind regards

Karl

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Permalink Reply by Russell Rowe on April 29, 2010 at 12:01

Hi All,

Russ here from Jakob. We do supply complete balustrade systems, (In fairness to Nick we dont advertise this as we are predominantly a Wire Rope / Green wall supplier.)

Kind Regards,

Russell Rowe

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