Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades
All you need to know about Stainless Steel Wire Balustrading.
DIY or Professionally Installed
27 Years in the business
ASWR is a family business which has been a leading importer, distributor and manufacturer of Stainless Steel Wire Balustrade Systems and Accessories since 1992.
We have a wide range of products to suit Trade and DIY Customers from budget systems to stylish factory made kits.
All our stainless steel wires can be made to exact lengths according to your specific needs. We offer factory swaged stainless steel wire with a professional look ready to install or all the components you need for your DIY projects.
We’re a one stop shop and experts in the field so, if you need any advice about the regulations for Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades just give us a call
We realise delivery and service are important to you. If you need your supplies next day we’ll rush orders placed before 2pm so they will be ready for collection or dispatch the next working day.
What is a Wire Balustrade
Wire balustrade is the use of wire or cable to form a protective barrier used on decks, landings or staircases with a fall of 1 to 4 metres. Wire balustrade can be used as an alternative to glass or full timber balustrade.
Common Types of Wire Balustrades
Click on the image above to see the most common types of fittings used in our Balustrades.
Balustrade Fittings and Accessories
You can see our full range of wire Balustrade accessories in our catalogue:
- Fittings and Fixings
- Turnbuckles and Sweges
- Posts and Rails
- Select the item you want on our home page. CLICK HERE
Vertical Wire Balustrades
Our range of stainless steel wire balustrade systems can be installed horizontally or vertically. Vertical stainless steel wire rope balustrade is a great alternative to glass for balustrades over 4 metres in height.
Wire Types
The most common wires used for balustrades are 3.2mm 1 x 19, and 3.2mm 7 x 7 wire (also described as 3mm wire).
3.2mm refers to the diameter of the wire, and 1 x 19, and 7 x 7, refer to the construction or lay of the wire, i.e.1 x 19 wire is made up of 1 single wire with 19 strands in it, where as 7 x 7 wire is made up of 7 wires with 7 strands within each wire.
We recommend when using 3.2mm 1 x 19 wire space your posts at 1200mm with your wires at 80mm spacing.
Or, when using 3.2mm 7 x 7 wire having your posts spaced at 1500mm with your wires at 80mm
Click on the image above to see our complete range of Stainless Steel Wire.
Regulations
Wire Balustrade Regulations
A wire barriers consists of a series of tensioned wire rope connected either vertically or horizontally to supports in order to prevent a person from falling from a roof, stairway, or raised floor level.
Click in this box to see the HIA information sheet that provides an outline of the regulations on wire barriers.
Barrier and Handrail Regulations
The National Construction Code (NCC) Volume 2 2019 contains requirements barriers and handrails for Class 1 and 10 buildings.
The barrier requirements in Part 3.9.2 of the NCC set out the acceptable construction practice for barriers and handrails
Click in this box to see the HIA information sheet that provides a brief overview of the barrier requirements
