How to choose a metal railing for a terrace in Menorca

Criteria for choosing an outer railing: safety, height, design, anchors, finish and maintenance.

Safety and regulations

The railing must provide real protection. Height, separation between elements, stiffness and type of anchoring are decisions as important as the design.

Design and visibility

On terraces you can opt for vertical bars, veneer, mesh, combined glass or more closed designs. The choice depends on the use, views and style of the building.

Finishings for outdoor use

In Menorca it is advisable to evaluate resistant lacquers, galvanized or stainless steel according to exhibition, proximity to the sea and planned maintenance.

How to improve the project outcome

To be right from the start, it is appropriate to define:

• actual use of the part/structure,
• exposure to the environment (interior, exterior, coast),
• objective finish,
• time frame and assembly conditions.

With this data, the technical and economic proposal is more precise.

Next step

If you have a similar project in Menorca, prepare approximate measurements, photographs of the space and a description of the use. With that information it is easier to orient materials, finish and assembly.