Loft Surround Safety Rail/Balustrade Black

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After we cut the newel post to length, we marked where we wanted to make the shoulder cut of the tenon that would extend below the floor. We then used a table saw with the blade set to cut approximately 3/8-inch deep and cut all the way around the newel. This first cut gave us the shoulder we wanted on the newel post to hide the opening in the top of the trim board. Please note there are a small number of postcodes, usually in remote rural areas, to which we may not be able to deliver within the provided timescale. From outdoor to indoor steps and loft to cellar access, safety rails from Bison Products are ideal for navigating steps safely. Stair and loft safety rails provide you with an extra grab hold, minimising the likelihood of trips and falls. This is especially important for the environments in which these steps are usually situated, as hard flooring is commonplace. Ultimately, Bison Products can help you create the safe environment you’re after, regardless of the property or industry at hand. Fixings not included - simply use either 8x long wood screws or anchor bolts into the loft floor joists. Lofts are elevated living spaces that serve a function. The only difference between a loft and any other room in your home is its location.

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Discover our range of safety rails below to see how you can transform your access points. HAND GRAB RAILS FOR STAIRS A project we worked on recently made clever use of extra space in a deep garage by carving out a room. This included a loft space where the floor of the loft was built partially over the room’s closet and partly into the garage area, allowing the front end of a car to fit underneath the loft floor. Determine where to cut the height of the newel post by starting at the point where the top of the guardrails will intersect the newel post and from there, measuring down 37 inches, determine the guardrail height without the carpet. And to that, add the length of newel post that will extend below the floor into the floor joist framing system. Measure how much newel post will be able to sink below the floor. At each of these rake sections we glued and nailed the balusters but left the fillets out at the top. Then, we positioned the fillets and marked and cut them at the angle we had determined earlier. We finished the rail system by gluing and nailing the top fillets into position. Left: When we were starting our baluster layouts, we decided that the spacing between the final baluster and the exterior wall was not that important, as long as it was not larger than the code maximum of 4 inches. Right: To make the baluster cuts on the rake section, we continued to use the same size square cut fillets in the shoe rail while standing the balusters in position and making them at the guardrail. Loft railings are more than just a safety measure (of course, the importance of safety can’t be understated!). Keep reading for our favorite loft railing ideas that will have you protecting you and your loved ones in elevated style. 1. Sleek Cable Railing Designs If you want to know if there’s a loft in a building (be it a barn, house or condo), just follow a kid. Kids just love loft areas, which is all the more reason to make them safe.Bison Products is the trading name of a long-established family-owned manufacturing company that has been trading since 1972.

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The Loft Surround Safety Rail provides extra safety and stability when venturing in and out of the loft space. We then positioned the newel post slightly off center over the opening in the floor and marked the width of the opening on to the newel post in both directions. Next, we used a Speed Square to extend these layout marks up to the shoulder cut on the newel and across the bottom of the post, to show where the material needed to be removed so the tenon could penetrate the floor. Repeat the process of using the table saw to remove extra material around the tenon; being careful each time to stop the cut at the mark on the table saw surface. Inclusive free next day delivery on top of an unbeatable price – beware of “hidden” delivery charges or slow 2,3,4 or even 5 day delivery times! After you have determined the location of your newel post, you need to think about the best way to get it firmly anchored into the framing of your particular project. Very often in a loft situation, the newel post will be anchored on top of, or very near to, the rim joist that supports the open front of the loft area. It was the rim joist that was the target framing member to which we wanted to anchor our newel post. Any time you do a crosscut operation on the table saw; make sure to use the miter gauge.

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If you’re looking to be creative with your loft railing ideas, consider integrating storage into the railings. Having a railing with storage is the perfect way to make the most of your extra space and provides the additional advantage of having dual-purpose railings – so you won’t only have a secure barrier in your loft but also create additional storage opportunities. The Grab Rail offers great stability, balance and support, giving you the confidence you need when climbing in and out of your loft hatch.

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Installation instructions will be included with the shipment. If you run into trouble with installation, we can provide consultation over the phone. A 10-inch miter saw was used to carefully extend the horizontal shoulder cuts down to the vertical tenon cuts. Use the table saw fence to determine the side-to-side location, and use the line on the table saw surface to determine the length of the cuts. Even worse, some colleges and universities don’t even offer rails, leaving students vulnerable to unnecessary injury, even death.

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When it was all done, it was a cool looking guardrail that matched the décor of the house. It is currently helping to keep the loft-seeking kids that live there safer. In addition to rails for steps, we also provide loft safety rails. Since lofts sit at the top of a property and you’re often required to use a ladder to access them, the process needs to be carefully navigated. Similarly, when you’re in a loft, all it takes is one wrong step to stumble into the floor below. As a result, loft safety rails provide you with a barrier to assist you in accessing the loft and preventing accidents from occurring. Working at a height must be very carefully administered, and having loft safety rails installed allows you to control the situation with ease. SHOP RAILS FOR STEPS AND LOFTS AT BISON PRODUCTS Here at Bison Products, we make it our mission to maximise safety in all manner of environments. This includes stairs and lofts. We know the many threats posed by steps, ladders, and lofts, which is why we look to eliminate these potential dangers. With our industrial-strength products, you can rest assured that they’ll hold your weight in rescuing you from potential trips and falls.

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Crafted with precision from durable 22 mm tubular steel, this balance rail stands at a comfortable height of 910mm, providing you the confidence to navigate stairs and steps safely.

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While there are several on the market, my favorite is the Sure-Tite Fastener by L.J. Smith, which employs a large lag bolt that screws down into the floor framing and extends up inside the newel post. We also considered how much reveal was needed to the top of the newel post from the top of the rail. In some cases, you will have an ornamental newel post and you need to determine the point where you want the top of the rail to tie in to the newel post. Go from there to the height of your rail—usually 37 inches for residential applications—which allows one inch for carpet and pad, and puts your rail height at 36 inches.