RAILINGS AND BALUSTRADES FOR YOUR LONDON ROOFER
Pick your own design of railing and balustrade for your flat roof.
You’ve got the decking, the planting, the seating, the skylights. But adding beautiful railings, handrails or balustrades to your London roof garden can be the cherry on the cake. Solid railings and balustrades are also a huge safety feature, with Building Regulations insisting on minimum heights for your peace of mind.
Pick your own design of railing and balustrade for your flat roof: toughened safety glass (clear or frosted), iron railings, powder-coated aluminium or stainless steel. And all non-penetrating – meaning we don’t puncture your roof lining, so your home stays waterproof.
What to bear in mind
Our railings and balustrades are beautiful and practical – the perfect backdrop to evening drinks. But do bear in mind…
- You might need planning permission if they’re a permanent feature.
- You might not need planning permission if your railings and balustrades are deemed ‘non-permanent’. Ask us about this option.
- Building Regulations mean handrails must be at least 1100mm high.
- If your roof garden overlooks your neighbours, you might need to install some privacy – like an etched or sandblasted glass screen.
What’s the first step?
- Get in touch with your local planning office and find out if your plans for railings and balustrades on your roof garden will be affected by Building Regulations.
- Make sure the designs we suggest comply with BS6180 – The Code of Practices for Barriers in and about Buildings and BS6399 – Loading for Buildings.
PROS AND CONS OF RAILING AND BALUSTRADE STYLES
Wrought iron railings are a timeless, classic choice.
Wrought iron
Wrought iron railings are a timeless, classic choice that will stand up to the elements and never look dated.
Stainless steel
A tough choice that looks good and resists rust.
Glass balustrades
A contemporary look that combines with stainless steel for an elegant finish that’ll be the hub of dinner-party chatter. Toughened glass is hugely resistant to breaking. Even if it does, it’ll crack into small, safe cubes. Glass can also be frosted, or grey- or bronze-tinted to ensure privacy for you and your neighbours.
Aluminium
Aluminium railings are an aesthetically pleasing and durable option for your roof garden. Sleek and contemporary, they look great with composite decking.
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At London Roof Gardens, we want to add some super-safe zing to your roof garden. Get in touch today for a FREE, no-obligation quote.
COMPOSITE FENCING LONDON ROOFER
An eco-friendly solution.
The days of wooden fences that warp, rot and splinter are behind us. The three-day pain of the annual fence-paint has been consigned to history. Welcome to the world of composite fencing.
Today, security never looked so beautiful in your London garden. An eco-friendly solution, composite fence panels are built from recycled wood and plastic. They’re dual-faced in contemporary colours such as stone, ash, anthracite and walnut, so they look great from both sides. And they need virtually no maintenance.
Composite fencing – features
- 1.8 x 1.8 metres.
- Strong and lightweight.
- Easy-to-install tongue-and-groove profile.
- No cracking, splitting or warping.
- Finish colour-matched to our composite decking.
- Finished in water-resistant shield with minimal colour-fade.
Composite fencing – options
- With or without posts.
- Trellis screens in four different designs to provide light and visibility while protecting your privacy. A sleek top-panel design offering the option to train your planting.
- Aluminium railings – can be retro-fitted into new or existing concrete posts for a contemporary look.
Get a FREE quote today
At London Roof Gardens, we want to add some wow to your garden perimeter. Talk to us about composite fencing. Get in touch today for a FREE, no-obligation quote.
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