Forged balusters are not only a practical detail of the staircase design, but first of all, a real work of art that can bring notes of sophistication and a sense of aristocracy to the interior.
When introducing forged balusters into the design of stair railings, every small element is important. Therefore, in the manufacture and installation of such structures, the involvement of truly professional designers and art forging masters is required.
The emergence of the concept of stair balusters
For the first time, forged balusters began to be widely used during the heyday of the Roman Empire. Through the use of such elements, the Roman masters tried to give the interiors a rich, luxurious atmosphere. Already at that time, hand-forged 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 rocks of stone and wood were used. However, pretty soon the mastersabandoned such a solution, discovering all the advantages of making metal balusters. Currently, wrought iron stair balusters are produced by cold forging or hot forging.
Materials of production
Today, ferrous metals, such as cast iron, are mainly used as the basis for the manufacture of forged balusters. Often, high-strength steel is used for this, which is more expensive, but at the same time a really reliable solution.
The above wrought iron baluster bases are distinguished by a number of unsurpassed performance characteristics, among which it is worth noting:
- ability to resist the development of corrosive processes;
- high level of frost resistance;
- special plasticity when necessary to organize both coarse and fine elements.
The main advantages of forged balusters
Currently, forged balusters are created mainly as complex works of art. Such interior elements harmoniously combine strength, elegance of form, attractive design and reliability.
The use of forged balusters allows you to revive the entire staircase, makes it possible to give the structures a noble look. Despite their massiveness, such products create a feeling of grace in the interior, an atmosphere of lightness and airiness.
Forged balusters are an ideal tool for the implementation of inherently uniquedesign ideas and implementation of complex, most daring and non-standard solutions. The desired result when using forged balusters is usually achieved by combining individual forging techniques and mixing different styles of interior design.
Modern wrought iron balusters, made by experienced craftsmen of artistic forging, have a truly impressive service life due to reduced susceptibility to corrosion, water and dampness. Special attention should be paid to the ease of maintenance and care of forged balusters, as well as their resistance to mechanical damage.
Features of practical application
In order for forged balusters to turn not only into a decorative element, but above all to bear a functional load, their installation requires strict adherence to the necessary distances with filling the voids with harmoniously combined elements.
Without any doubt, with the introduction of forged balusters in the design of flights of stairs, you can completely change the design of the interior, the appearance of backyard territories beyond recognition. In this case, it is not at all necessary to use identical drawings when installing individual stairs. On the contrary, the implementation of only similar outlines can have the best effect on the acquisition of an exquisite artistic style by the interior. In this case, each individual element in the house will acquire its own unique style.
