Custom Designed Balustrades, Handrails & Architectural Metalwork – Product Overview

Bright Balustrading specialises in the custom design, fabrication, and installation of premium architectural metalwork solutions, including balustrades, handrails, and other integrated metal elements. Every component we produce is made-to-order, engineered to meet the specific design intent, spatial conditions, and regulatory requirements of your project — whether it’s a boutique residential build, a large-scale commercial fitout, or a public domain upgrade.

From feature staircases and balcony barriers to integrated wayfinding, guardrails, screens, and decorative metalwork, we partner with architects, builders, and developers to bring creative visions to life with precision and craftsmanship.

Custom Metalwork Categories Offered

• Balustrades:
  • Framed and frameless systems
  • Vertical rod, wire, flatbar, mesh, perforated, or glazed infills
  • Curved, spiral, stepped, or tiered designs
  • Internal, external, and pool-safe configurations
• Handrails:
  • Wall-mounted or post-mounted
  • Round, rectangular, flatbar or custom profiles
  • Integrated LED lighting, timber toprails, leather wrapping, or custom electroplated brass or gold brackets and components
  • Accessible (AS 1428.1) compliant handrails for ramps and stairs
• General Architectural Metalwork:
  • Feature stair detailing
  • Curved screens and infill panels
  • Privacy blades and louvre systems
  • Base plates, mounting brackets, covers, and trims

All systems are purpose-built to suit project-specific requirements, finishes, and installation conditions.

Material Options & Fabrication Capabilities

We offer a full range of architectural-grade metals and finishes:

Materials

• Stainless Steel (316) – For high-end or marine-grade durability
• Mild Steel – Powdercoated or galvanised for external robustness
• Aluminium – Lightweight, corrosion-resistant
• Brass – In polished, brushed or patinated finishes
• Glass – Laminated, toughened, curved, or frosted panels
• Timber integration – For rail capping

Profile Capabilities

• Flatbar, round tube, square tube, solid rod
• Perforated and laser-cut panels
• Rolled or segmented curves for staircases, balconies, or ramps

Advanced Metalwork Processing Capabilities

All fabrication is completed in-house using advanced equipment, enabling high precision and efficient delivery across complex and custom projects. Our services include:

• 2D & 3D Laser Cutting (tube and plate)
• Mandrel Tube Bending (tight-radius, wrinkle-free)
• Tube Rolling & Section Rolling (for curves and spirals)
• Glass & Plate Curving
• CNC Machining – Custom brackets, caps, hardware, and fittings
• Welding –
  • TIG for stainless steel, brass, and aluminium
  • MIG for steel and heavier structural sections
  • Spot welding, stud welding, brazing
• Finishing Services –
  • Powdercoating in a wide colour range
  • Anodising for aluminium
  • Electroplating (chrome, nickel, etc.)
  • Polishing, brushing, patina application for decorative finishes
  • Custom finishing for brass, stainless, and feature pieces

Compliance & Standards

All architectural balustrades, handrails, and metalwork items are fabricated and installed in accordance with:

• National Construction Code (NCC/BCA 2022) –
  • B1D4 – Structural provisions for balustrades and barriers
  • D2.17–D2.22 – Stairs, landings, ramps, and handrails
  • D3D17–D3D22 – Public and accessible path compliance
• AS/NZS 1170.0, 1170.1, 1170.2 – Structural Design Actions
• AS1288:2021 – Glass in Buildings (where glass is integrated)
• AS1428.1:2021 – Design for Access and Mobility (for handrails and ramps)
• AS1657 – Stairways, walkways, and platforms (where applicable)
• AS/NZS 2312.2 – Durability and coating performance for metals

Performance

Each custom system is engineered to deliver functionality, safety, and longevity:

• Compliant height and loading:
  • 1000mm+ for balustrades
  • 865–1000mm for handrails
  • Line load resistance of 0.6kN/m (residential) to 1.5kN/m (public/commercial)
• Precision fitting and installation for seamless site integration
• Durability: Coatings and material selection tailored to suit indoor, outdoor, or marine environments
• Low maintenance: With robust finish options that resist wear, corrosion, and UV exposure
• Architectural flexibility: Designed to meet both functional and aesthetic performance objectives

Bright Balustrading’s Custom Balustrades, Handrails, and Architectural Metalwork are built on a foundation of craftsmanship, engineering, and design fluency. With full-service in-house fabrication and comprehensive compliance knowledge, we deliver bespoke solutions that elevate architecture while meeting the highest standards of safety and durability.