The perfect way to modernise your home, increase your views and improve safety

While aesthetics may be the main driver of a balustrade upgrade for your decks or stairs, change of lifestyle can also play a role, particularly where the elderly or young children are involved, according to Ross Marett, owner of Provista Balustrades Wellington (covering the Lower North Island).

“An awful lot (of balustrades) were built back in the day that were all just made of timber,” says Ross. “Ridiculously big gaps were fine at the time but do not meet today’s building code.”

Any new parent knows the stress involved with the increased mobility of small children, and for multi-storied properties, it may be important to plan ahead to ensure that any old balustrades and decks are updated to ensure the safety of occupants.

With 40 years in the building trade and running his own residential construction company before moving into the balustrade business with Provista two years ago, Ross can advise on the structural integrity of existing deck structures and advise if work is required to the existing structure before a new balustrade is installed. Provista balustrades have some unique features, given that they have been designed and manufactured in New Zealand for the New Zealand environment. Hidden fixings help to reduce the risk of bumps and scrapes, and the balustrades can be distinguished by their unique profile of handrail options. Knowing the products inside and out, Ross will stand by Provista Balustrades with a five year Warranty.

Custom balustrades can actually save you money. Provista balustrades are fully engineered up to an extra high wind zone and can be engineered to be used in an SED (Special Engineered Design) wind zone if required. This means that if a homeowner is in an extra high wind zone or below, they don’t need to employ an engineer to design the balustrade for them, which is great news for properties facing cold southerlies off Waitarere Beach.

With custom manufacture, balustrade height and width is not a factor. “All of our balustrades are bespoke, made to measure, so they can fit a multitude of situations,” says Ross. “The building code requires 1.0m off the deck for residential properties and 1.1m off the deck for commercial properties, balustrades can be manufactured to suit varying heights as long as they meet the minimum requirement.”

“As our products are all pre-engineered we are able to provide engineering and product documents for your architect or designer to add to your plans for council consent and are happy to provide product information and design advice on your new build.”

So whether you are trying to modernise the home, increase your views, improve safety or building a new home and would like friendly professional service make sure to call Ross Marett at Provista Balustrades on 0274 470 588 for a free quote.