Forged balusters are not only a practical detail of a staircase construction, but first of all a real work of art that can bring a touch of sophistication and a sense of aristocracy to the interior.
With the introduction of forged balusters in the design of stair railings, every small element is important. Therefore, the manufacture and installation of such structures requires the involvement of truly professional designers and craftsmen.
The concept of stair balusters
For the first time, wrought iron balusters began to be widely used during the heyday of the Roman Empire. Thanks to the use of such elements, Roman craftsmen tried to give the interiors a rich, luxurious atmosphere. Already at that time, hand-made balusters were considered an integral part of most man-made structures and were works of art endowed with high artistic meaning.
Initially, in the manufacture of balusters, mainly high-strength breeds of stone and wood were used. However, pretty soon masters abandoned this decision, discovering all the advantages of manufacturing metal balusters. Forged staircase balusters are currently produced by cold or hot forging.
Materials of manufacture
Today, mainly ferrous metals, such as cast iron , are used as the basis for the manufacture of forged balusters. Often high-strength steel is used for this, which is a more expensive, but at the same time really reliable solution.
The above basics for the production of forged balusters are distinguished by a number of unsurpassed operational characteristics, among which it is worth noting:
- ability to withstand the development of corrosion processes;
- high level of frost resistance;
- special plasticity, if necessary, the organization of both coarse and graceful elements.
The main advantages of wrought iron balusters
Forged balusters are currently being created primarily as complex works of art. Such interior elements harmoniously combine strength, elegance of forms, attractive design and reliability.
The use of forged balusters allows you to revive the entire stairwell, makes it possible to give designs a noble appearance. Despite their massiveness, such products create a sense of grace in the interior, an atmosphere of lightness and airiness.
Forged balusters are an ideal tool for the implementation of unique inherently design ideas and the implementation of complex, most daring and non-standard solutions. The required result when using forged balusters is usually achieved through a combination of individual forging techniques and a mixture of different styles of interior design.
Modern forged balusters made by experienced craftsmen of forging have a really impressive service life due to their reduced susceptibility to corrosion, water and dampness. Special attention should be paid to the simplicity of maintenance and maintenance of wrought iron balusters, as well as their resistance to mechanical damage.
Features of practical application
In order for the forged balusters to turn not only into a decorative element, but above all bear a functional load, their installation requires strict endurance of the required distances with filling the voids with harmoniously combined elements.
Without any doubt, with the introduction of forged balusters in the design of staircases, it is possible to completely unrecognizable change the interior design, the appearance of household territories. At the same time, it is not necessary to use identical drawings when installing individual stairs. On the contrary, the implementation of only similar outlines can have the best effect on finding the interior exquisite artistic style. In this case, each individual element in the house will find its own unique style.