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Handrail and Balustrades
Handrails & Balustrades

Interspec Timber and Stainless Steel Balustrade

A flexible system combining timber with stainless steel

The Interspec timber and stainless steel balustrade system is a modular system enabling the combination of various wooden handrails with brackets and bends made of matching timber or stainless steel. The system can be visually linked with other interior design features such as doors and furniture.

The timber system is manufactured using high-grade, high quality timbers which are kiln-dried.

Wood options include beech, maple, oak and steamed bamboo.

Standards

The timber and stainless steel balustrades are fully compliant with Approved Document M 2004 and BS8300:2000, BS6180 and BS EN 1991.

Total Supply and Fix Package

Our handrail and balustrade division offer a total supply and fix package for modular handrail and balustrade systems from initial conception through to final installation.

For details on the complete range, please download our Handrail and Balustrade brochure (please note file size is 17mb)

Timber & Stainless Steel Balustrade  Timber & Stainless Steel Balustrade

Interspec Timber and Stainless Steel Balustrade is a flexible system offering aesthetically pleasing and long lasting visual appeal.

The timber system is manufactured using high-grade, 40mm diameter solid European hardwoods. Only A Grade steamed and kiln dried timber is used.

Wood options include beech, maple, oak and steamed bamboo.

Fixing Detail – Concrete Fix

 

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Continuous steel core with cross lug.

Rose to cover core drilled hole.

Application: On treads, landings and curbs.

Anchoring Material (floor construction): Minimum concrete strength B25 (25N/mm2). A reduction of the min. distance from edge of concrete to centre of post might be possible, but each individual situation must be approved by a qualified technician.

Note: Check if min. distance from the edge of the tread or landing reduces the min. required stair width applicable to Building Regulations.

Filler: Non-shrink grout.

Timber Handrail Options

Timber Wood Options

  Timber 2-Point

Interspec Timber and Stainless Steel Balustrade is a flexible system offering aesthetically pleasing and long lasting visual appeal.

The timber system is manufactured using high-grade, 40mm diameter solid European hardwoods. Only A Grade steamed and kiln dried timber is used.

Wood options include beech, maple, oak and steamed bamboo.

Fixing Detail – 2 Point Side Fix

 

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Side mounting with two fastening points.

Continuous steel core into lower fastening point, secured with M10 bolt and clamping plate to prevent vertical and horizontal movement.

Application: On stringers, landings and walls.

Anchoring Foundation: Concrete B25, steel, wood (bolt through).

Concrete thickness: 250mm.

Minimum distance from edge of concrete to centre of post: 80mm.

A reduction of the min. distance might be possible, but each individual situation needs to be approved by a qualified technician.

Note: Standard dimension from wall to centre of post = 60mm. Fastening points can be extended up to 50mm, therefore the maximum tread or landing overhang can be 85mm.

Drilling: 2 holes for the appropriate 12mm anchors.

Distance between holes: 100mm min.

Anchoring in concrete: Appropriate chemical anchor M12 (or expansion anchor M12).

Anchoring in steel: Appropriate bolts M12.

Timber Handrail Options

Timber Wood Options

 

Timber Plate  Timber Plate

Interspec Timber and Stainless Steel Balustrade is a flexible system offering aesthetically pleasing and long lasting visual appeal.

The timber system is manufactured using high-grade, 40mm diameter solid European hardwoods. Only A Grade steamed and kiln dried timber is used.

Wood options include beech, maple, oak and steamed bamboo.

Fixing Detail – Surface Plate Fix

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Surface mounting with dia 105mm x 18mm steel base plate with steel outer cover.

Continuous steel core into steel socket secured with M8 bolts.

For 42mm dia posts with max. rail height of 1100mm.

Minimum distance from edge of concrete to centre of post: 110mm.

Drilling: 3 holes to appropriate 8mm anchors.

Distance between holes: 60mm.

Anchoring in concrete: 8mm screws and anchors.

Anchoring in steel: Bolts M8.

Concrete thickness: 130mm.

Timber Handrail Options

Timber Wood Options

Timber Wall 01  Timber Wall

Interspec Timber and Stainless Steel Balustrade is a flexible system offering aesthetically pleasing and long lasting visual appeal.

The timber system is manufactured using high-grade, 40mm diameter solid European hardwoods. Only A Grade steamed and kiln dried timber is used.

Wood options include beech, maple, oak and steamed bamboo.

Fixing Detail – Wall Rail on Rose Fix

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As illustrated with 12mm dia curved satin stainless steel stem mounted on 82mm dia zinc-plated steel inner fixing rose with 3 screw holes, complete with clip in stainless steel outer cover to conceal fixings.

Timber Handrail Options

Timber Wood Options