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    Default Colonial balustrade

    Can any person help me with designs for balcony balustrade. I have a colonial style house with a front facing verandah and wish to replace the rotted timber cross type balustrade. I am looking for a design which is a little unique. I want to make the balustrade my self from timber (obviously).

    Regards Ponce.

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    Default Balustrade

    Ponce, the balustrade design is probably more of a personal thing but regulation wise if the verandah is more that 1 met above the ground then it needs to be a min. of 1 met. high with no spaces greater than 125mm. If it's higher than 4 met. there's more requirements.
    If, as I'm assuming, its below 1 met then it is purely decorative and can be designed to you're liking.
    Peter Clarkson

    www.ausdesign.com.au

    This information is intended to provide general information only.
    It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice.

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    Default Balustrade

    Thanks for the info. I am really interested in design styles. If any body knows a site to look at, that would help. Alternatively the next best method I guess is to go for a drive and have a look at houses all ready built. :confused:

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    I might be able to help with some design ideas - could you please post some pics of your home so I can ascertain which pics from my library might be suitable.....

    have fun!
    Steve
    Kilmore (Melbourne-ish)
    Australia

    ....catchy phrase here

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    hi
    we have a wrought iron balustrade on our house - it has crested herons on it with theier beaks touching - if that makes sense - i will try & get a pic of it to show you

    hth

    pootle26

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