Balustrades Handrails

Balustrades and Handrails in Sydney

For Sydney balconies, decks, stairs and indoor spaces, we offer balustrades and handrails in aluminium, glass, stainless or pre-galvanised steel. Measured on site, then supplied and installed by our Sydney team.

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Wire balustrade with a timber handrail along a raised deck and external stair, with charcoal posts — Wire balustrade and timber handrail on a deck and stair

Applications: Balconies, decks, stairs and indoors
Materials: Aluminium, glass, stainless and steel
Fixing: Concrete, tiles or timber
Quote: Free on-site measure

Balcony, stair, deck and indoor balustrades

Wherever there is a drop or an awkward step, a balustrade makes the edge safer and a handrail makes the stairs easier to use. Select a photo to see it larger.

Frameless glass balustrade along the upstairs balcony of a modern two-storey home — BalconyGlass balcony balustrade

Balcony balustrades

Glass keeps the view open; aluminium or steel gives a framed edge. Concrete balconies, tiled or untiled, can take posts or fittings set into drilled holes.

Stair with a curved metal handrail and vertical balusters following the flight — StairsStair handrail and balusters

Stair balustrades

Inside or out, the balustrade and handrail follow the line of the stair, then carry on along the landing or deck.

Glass balustrade on stainless fittings along the edge of a timber deck beside a lawn — DeckGlass balustrade along a timber deck

Deck balustrades

Fixed into or onto the timber deck, with fixing options to suit how the deck is built.

Glass balustrade with a timber handrail around an indoor stairwell — IndoorsIndoor glass balustrade with timber handrail

Indoor balustrades

Stairwells, landings and voids inside the home, with the handrail and balustrade planned around how the stair is used.

Aluminium balustrades and other materials

Balustrades come in the same materials as our pool and garden fencing, with many post and fitting combinations. We can also custom make a balustrade to suit your design. For an open-view option on decks and balconies, see our vertical wire fencing and balustrades.

Charcoal aluminium balustrade with vertical pickets along a raised timber deck and down an external stair — AluminiumAluminium balustrade on a deck and stair

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Aluminium balustrades

A framed balustrade with vertical pickets, for balconies, decks and stairs.

Powder-coated, with the powder coating included in the price.
Most colours can be matched to your house.
One of the two materials we recommend near salt water or chlorine splash, with stainless steel.

Picket styles Flat Top, Oxley, Loop Top, Spear Top, Oxley Spear, Federation, Heritage and Rod Top. Ask to see them at the measure.

Balconies
Decks
Stairs
Pool and coastal areas

Glass

Glass panels for an open outlook, held by fittings or set between posts. See the glass balustrade options.

Balconies with a view
Decks
Indoor voids

Stainless steel

A brushed metal look for posts, rails and fittings. An occasional wipe with soapy water keeps it clean, and outdoor tea staining can be removed with a suitable cleaner.

Handrails
Pool and coastal areas
Indoors

Pre-galvanised steel

Powder-coated pre-galvanised steel for a solid, framed balustrade.

Decks
Stairs
Framed designs

How a balustrade is fixed

It depends on what the balustrade sits on. These are the usual approaches; we recommend one for your site at the measure.

01Into concrete Posts or fittings set into holes drilled into a concrete balcony or slab, tiled or untiled.

02Onto a deck Posts fixed onto the deck surface, or into the deck itself, depending on how it is built.

03To the edge Fixed to the outside face of the slab or deck edge, so the floor stays clear.

Glass balustrade held by round stainless fittings on the face of a tiled porch slab — On siteFittings on the face of a porch slab

Diagrams are simplified and not to scale. The fixing, anchoring and load capacity a balustrade needs depend on the site and the structure it fixes to, and may need verification by a structural engineer or your certifier. Drilling into existing tiles carries a small risk of damaging one or two, and if there is a waterproofing layer, check with your builder or waterproofer first.

Balustrade heights and handrail rules

The National Construction Code sets when a balustrade or handrail is needed and how high it must be. This summary covers the general provisions for houses and similar buildings, not every building or installation.

Simplified elevation of the general provisions for houses (NCC Housing Provisions). Not to scale.

When it is neededGenerally where someone could fall 1 m or more from a balcony, deck, stair, landing or floor.
HeightGenerally at least 1 m above balconies, decks and landings, and at least 865 mm above the nosings of a stair.
HandrailsWhere a handrail is required, it generally runs along at least one side and the full length of the flight, at least 865 mm above the nosings. Not every stair or ramp needs one; there are exceptions, including some with less than 1 m change in level.
Gaps and climbingThere are also rules on the size of gaps, and on rails that could be climbed where the fall is more than 4 m. Wire balustrades have their own tension rules.

Apartments, commercial and other building classes are covered by different NCC provisions, and other rules can apply to particular sites. Structural design, loads and anchoring are site-specific. Choosing a product does not, on its own, make a balustrade compliant; your builder, certifier or engineer confirms what applies to your project.

Source: Australian Building Codes Board, NCC 2022 Housing Provisions, Part 11.3 Barriers and handrails (opens in a new tab). NSW currently applies NCC 2022 (Amendment 2); NCC 2025 is scheduled to apply in NSW from 1 May 2027 (opens in a new tab).

Planning your balustrade

You don't need drawings. A few details help us give useful advice when we first talk, and we confirm the rest on site.

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Where it is goingBalcony, deck, stair, landing or indoors.
Rough sizeThe length of the edge, or how many steps the stair has.
What it fixes intoConcrete, tiles, a timber deck or a wall.
MaterialAluminium, glass, stainless, steel or not sure yet.
HandrailWhether the stair needs a separate handrail.
Your suburbSo the right local area manager can help.

Talk to usSend the form or call. We can often give an indicative price over the phone, based on previous jobs.
Measure and quoteWe visit at no cost or obligation, measure, and give you a written quote with advice on your options.
InstallationOnce you accept the quote, our installers carry out the work you have agreed to.

Balustrade and handrail questions

Still deciding? Call 1300 311 950 and we will talk it through.

Balustrades and Handrails in Sydney