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Balustrade Design - How to Get Your Design Just Right
Looking for some balustrade design inspiration? You've certainly come to the right place! Balustrade design can add modern styling and…
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How to Clean a Metal Stair Railing
A metal stair railing can be an attractive feature in your home. Strong, durable and easy to maintain, they are…
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How High Should a Balustrade Be? Balustrade Height Regulations
Balustrade height regulations must be adhered to when installing handrails or railings, whether at work or in the home. But…
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Balustrade Building Regulations - What Are the Key Factors to Consider?
The UK has the world’s strictest building regulations, which can seem both dense and complex to someone unfamiliar with these…
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How Much Does a Glass Balustrade Cost?
How much does a glass balustrade cost? We've produced this helpful guide to help you find the right balustrade for…
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Balustrade Ideas: How to Plan Your Balustrade
Fresh, modern, stylish - the possibilities with balustrade systems are enormous. Whether you want to add some stylish detail to…
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Pool Safety Fences - Do You Need One?
Pool safety fences are required in a number of design scenarios, and for good reason. While swimming pools are a…
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4 Advantages of Glass Walls and Glass Balustrades
Glass has been used as a material for making tools and decorative objects for centuries, so it's no surprise that…
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Handrail Brackets - What Are Your Options?
The handrail is an integral part of your staircase, often sitting atop the balustrade to provide a sleek design finish.…
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How to Make Sure your Wire Balustrade is Safe
A wire balustrade can be a stylish addition to a range of indoor and outdoor projects in both domestic and…
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How Strong Do Balustrade Posts Need To Be?
How strong balustrade posts need to be will depend on a number of varying factors. Here we have explained the…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol.9 - Understanding Balustrade Components
Welcome back to another edition of the SHS Products Jargon Buster. Today, in Vol. 9 we’ll be simplifying the balustrade…
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Balustrade Installation: Fixing Depths & Compatible Materials
There are lots of details to consider before buying a balustrade, such as balustrade installation guidelines. That’s why our team…
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How to Install the SHS Stainless Steel Handrail
Welcome back to the SHS blog, in this edition we will look at how to install our Stainless Steel Handrails. They…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol.8 - Wire Rope Balustrade Products
It’s time for another edition of the SHS Products Jargon Buster. Today in Vol. 8 we are simplifying the Wire Rope…
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SHS Balustrade FAQ's
There is no such thing as a silly question when you buy an SHS balustrade, which is why we've created…
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Square Tube Balustrade Installation Guide
Welcome to our handy guide for installing the SHS Square Tube glass balustrade. Step 1. Post Assembly Your support…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol.7 - Ninfa Glass Balustrade Products
Today in Vol. 7, we are simplifying the Ninfa glass balustrade. If this is your first time with us let…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol. 6 - Infinity Glass Balustrades
This is the 6th installment of the SHS Jargon Buster. This time we’ll be focusing on our Infinity glass balustrades.…
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How to install our Pinion Stainless Steel & Glass Balustrade
Our Pinion balustrade system is a stainless steel and glass balustrade system made up of steel posts with ‘arms’ that…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol.5 - Understanding Spigot Balustrade Glass Floor Clamps
Today in Vol. 5 we’ll be demystifying Spigots Balustrade Glass Floor Clamps. If this is your first time with us…
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How To Prepare Your Balustrade Fixing Area
When installing a balustrade, it is essential that you have the right parts and tools for the job. Part of…
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How to Maintain Your Aluminium Balustrades
If you have purchased the SHS Infinity, Frameless or Palisade balustrade systems, then you have an aluminium balustrade. Congratulations! The SHS aluminum rails are made…
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Metal Handrail for Stairs Measurements - SHS Jargon Buster Vol. 4
We're exploring the terms used for measuring your stairs to fit a balustrade or metal handrail. Metal handrail measurements for…
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Different Types of Balustrade Glass
At SHS Products, glass is central to what we do! We use it in the majority of our balustrade systems. Our…
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All About Stainless Steel Handrails
Whilst they sit proudly along staircases, throughout corridors and on-ramps - wall-mounted stainless steel handrails aren’t talked about often. However,…
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Stainless Steel Balustrade & Handrail Maintenance
The majority of available balustrades from SHS are made from Stainless Steel, including our Professional, Elegance, Wire Rope and Glass…
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Balustrade Products - SHS Jargon Buster Vol. 3
We’re back with another edition of the SHS Jargon Buster, and this time around we’re providing clarity on what some…
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All About Our Button Glass Balustrade
The button glass balustrade is unique among our other glass balustrade systems, in that it is side fixed only.…
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Stainless Steel Finishes: Satin Finish vs.Mirror - What's the Difference?
Imagine this, you’re shopping for a new balustrade and you scroll through the specifications table to see ‘Satin’ and ‘Mirror’…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol. 2 - Planning Your Balustrade Installation
We’re back with another edition of the SHS Jargon Buster, where we explain those terms in the balustrade business that…
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SHS Jargon Buster Vol. 1 - Glass Balustrade Products
Baffled by a glass balustrade? Muddled by measurements? Well, fear not, as we have created the ultimate guide in jargon-busting…
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Do You Need a Glass Balustrade Gate?
Sometimes when planning on getting a balustrade, you need to consider whether you need to access the area behind it.…
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All you need to know about the Wire Rope Balustrade
One of our classic balustrade systems and probably the most widely-recognised is the wire rope balustrade system. This balustrade is…
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All You Need To Know About The Square Tube Glass Balustrade
Make a statement with the SHS Square Tube glass balustrade. With its strong, durable stainless steel posts and the clean…
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All You Need To Know About The SHS Glass Porch
Our product range is growing all the time here at SHS. The newest addition to our vast collection is the…
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How to Fit a Glass Balustrade: Infinity Easy Install Guide
This time around SHS will show you how to fit the Infinity glass balustrade system. Whilst this is possibly our easiest…
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How to Measure a Balustrade: Centreline Vs Overall
Measuring your balustrade is extremely important as we manufacture the systems to your specifications. These bespoke designs rely on accurate…
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Easy Guide to Installing a Balustrade: Professional or Elegance
Are you looking for advice on installing your balustrade? SHS has an easy step by step fitting guide to…
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All you need to know about the Elegance Glass Balustrade System
Add a touch of elegance to your domestic or commercial property with this (literally) elegant glass balustrade system from SHS.…
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All you need to know about the Infinity Glass Balustrade System
Beauty; is the first word that comes to mind when you think of the SHS Infinity glass balustrade system. It’s…
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The SHS Balustrade and Handrail Order Process
Have you ever thought about placing an order with SHS Products, but wondered what the SHS balustrade order process was?…
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A Guide To Understanding Planning Permission for Balustrade Glass Fitting
Are you unsure about Building Regulations and planning permission for your glass balustrade fitting? If the answer is yes, keep…
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How To Choose The Right Balustrade - Infographic
Choosing the right balustrade system for your home can seem like an impossible task. There are different variations of the…
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SHS Top Tips on Picking a Glass Balustrade
SHS Top Tips on Picking a Glass Balustrade Picking a glass balustrade can be a detailed process, and with so…
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What Is A Balustrade?
Handrail, Fence, Balcony, Railing, Banister - you’ve heard of them, right? But would you ever use the word balustrade? You…
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How To Measure A Glass Balustrade System
This infographic offers some simple advice on how to measure a balustrade system. Installing a glass balustrade at your home…
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