Custom Architectural Balustrades

Multi-story buildings necessitate a distinct design approach. Sophisticated style here must be combined with safety. This combination of effects is best achieved with balustrades and railings designed in the appropriate style.

Stairs, balconies, and verandas will take on a new look thanks to balustrade systems, carefully crafted from a new generation of material, EPS foam. From grand Victorian mansions to modern commercial spaces, these lightweight yet durable systems breathe new life into architects' and contractors' approach to decorative architectural elements.

Balustrades And Decorative Railings: What They Are Used For

At first glance, architectural balustrades and decorative railing systems appear similar. This similarity can often be confusing, especially if you have little experience in construction and building design. However, understanding the distinction between them is crucial for choosing the right structures.

Decorative Balustrades: Splendor Plus Utility

Decorative balustrade panels represent comprehensive architectural solutions that combine multiple components into cohesive designs. These systems include ornamental balusters, matching handrails, and coordinating base rails that work together to create a stunning visual impact.

Essentially, a balustrade is a barrier that separates or encloses certain areas. We can see this type of structure, for example, on a balcony, terrace, or staircase.

Unlike simple railings, decorative balustrades combine functional and aesthetic roles. It's about creating rhythm in architectural design, where repeating lines give a space harmony and integrity. And the abundance of vertical lines even adds height and grandeur to the overall space.

In addition to being focal points in the design, they provide the necessary safety barriers, preventing people from falling from elevated areas.

Railing Systems: Nothing But Functionality

Decorative railing systems prioritize safety and functionality while aesthetic tasks take a back seat. These systems usually feature simpler designs with emphasis on handrail and post construction.

Of course, modern railing decorative elements can improve basic functional systems. But their primary purpose remains creating secure barriers rather than striking architectural accents. However, they can complement balustrades in style, giving the entire space a cohesive character (for example, balcony & stairs combination, etc). If desired, they can be enhanced with individual decorative elements.

Architectural Solutions: Where And How To Use Decorative Balustrades And Railings

The convenience of decorative EPS foam balustrades lies in their ability to fit perfectly into various architectural contexts. This material can be used to create virtually any design, from the most minimalist to the most elaborate, with smooth curved lines.

Balustrades For Historic Building Restoration And Renovation

Historical preservation projects face unique challenges when replacing worn decorative railing exterior elements. Traditional materials such as stone or wood are often prohibitively expensive and difficult to install or process.

Royal Foam's EPS decorative balustrade panels accurately reproduce historical profiles while providing modern performance benefits. The lightweight construction reduces structural stress on historic buildings while maintaining an authentic visual appearance.

The ease of molding allows for designs to match any direction or era:

• Federal style,
• Victorian style,
• Colonial Revival style,
• Beaux-Arts.

This approach allows property owners to preserve historical integrity without sacrificing modern performance.

Balustrades In Modern Commercial And Residential Projects

Contemporary architectural projects also benefit from the use of expanded polystyrene balustrade systems. This innovative material makes designers’ and contractors’ jobs much easier. Foam balustrades can be made in any shape, from classic and standard to customized and fancy ones. There are no restrictions associated with traditional materials. For the same reason, foam architectural elements are easy to install, modify (for example, if you need to repaint them a certain color), and maintain.

In commercial projects, rooftop balustrades are particularly challenging. Wind loads, weather conditions, and access for maintenance make it difficult to choose traditional materials. EPS structures solve these problems and provide an excellent aesthetic result.

Product Range: When Traditional Design Meets Modern Features

Royal Foam's extensive catalog includes over 20 traditional decorative balustrade designs, each available in custom sizes to accommodate specific project requirements.

Classic Balustrade Profiles And Decorative Railing Panels

The B01 through B20 series represents carefully curated traditional designs that complement diverse architectural styles. From simple turned profiles suitable for Colonial applications to elaborate carved patterns perfect for Victorian restorations, the range covers essential historic precedents.

Whatever style you have planned for your project, Royal Foam has design options to help you decorate your balcony or porch in the appropriate style. These include:

• simple turned profiles suitable for Colonial applications
• jug-shaped balusters to recreate the Renaissance style nuances
• trapezoidal faceted balustrades characteristic of the Empire style
• models with intricate carved patterns, ideal for Victorian building restoration and so on.

Each railing balustrade design retains authentic proportions and details while offering EPS foam's performance advantages. Fixed prices per post make high-quality architectural details affordable for residential and commercial projects with modest budgets.

And even for those who have not found suitable elements in the catalog, Royal Foam company knows what to offer. At your service is a consultation with a specialist and the option of a customized design development. With us, you can bring any idea to life and emphasize your unique taste and style.

Additional Components For Balustrade Systems

Complete baluster installations require coordinated handrails, base rails, and specialty components that integrate seamlessly with the main baluster elements.

Unlike its competitors, Royal Foam creates custom prefabricated balustrade sections including matching handrail profiles, base rail systems with drainage cutouts, and main posts that ensure visual integrity of the entire installation. This comprehensive approach eliminates the mixing and matching complications that often arise when working with traditional material suppliers and lowers the installation cost.

Eps Foam Technology: A Revolution In Decorative Balustrade Construction

Can decorative railings and balustrades be considered as revolutionary elements? Absolutely, if we are talking about the ones made from EPS foam. The specific process implemented by Royal Foam company offers unprecedented advantages over traditional balustrade materials. High-quality architectural elements are becoming available to a wider market. And the attractive price is just one of the advantages. Let's take a closer look at the other.

Precision Manufacturing And Customization

Computerized cutting equipment ensures that every element of decorative balustrade meets exact specifications, delivering consistent quality that cannot be achieved using traditional handcrafted methods.

Royal Foam's manufacturing capabilities allow us to meet any non-standard size requirements. They give architects and builders the ability to specify any dimensions needed for a perfect fit to the project.

Simplified Handling And Positioning

The installation of railing balustrades made of expanded polystyrene is convenient because:

• Balustrade sections arrive prefabricated and ready to install
• Standard crew capabilities are sufficient
• No heavy machinery or special equipment is required
• Access is simplified even in hard-to-reach installation locations (e.g., in rooms with non-standard designs).
• Structural load requirements are lower.

This accessibility reduces project costs and, at the same time, expands the pool of qualified installers available for any given project.

Seamless Fit Into Existing Architecture

Renovation and restoration projects often require balustrade railings that integrate with existing architectural elements while meeting modern performance standards.

Royal Foam's custom manufacturing capabilities enable precise matching of existing profiles, proportions, and decorative details. This ensures visual continuity. Color matching is also no problem - expanded polystyrene decorative balustrades and railings are easy to paint.

Excellent Material Performance

EPS foam construction provides remarkable strength while being 95% lighter than stone, concrete, or heavy wood counterparts. This weight reduction greatly simplifies installation and reduces structural load requirements on buildings.

The closed-cell structure of expanded polystyrene prevents balustrades from absorbing moisture. It means they will last much longer than similar structures made of wood, for example. Foam balustrades are also resistant to pests, again thanks to their dense structure, non organic nature and special urethane encapsulation.

Furthermore, unlike concrete, which cracks, or metal, which is susceptible to corrosion, expanded polystyrene retains its structural integrity for decades. Even under harsh climates! Royal Foam structures have passed strength tests that simulate tornado conditions. So, when you turn to our company for help, you can confidently feel, “My home is my castle”.