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Eight to ten parallel stainless wires running between square or round stainless posts. The classic specification, used on the majority of staircase and terrace projects.
A typical horizontal wire balustrade run of 6 metres includes the following components, pre-cut, pre-finished and labelled for installation. We can supply additional wire, posts or fittings on request — full SKU range available on the shop.
8mm 316-grade marine stainless wire, supplied pre-cut to your run length plus a 200mm tensioning allowance.
40mm square or 42.4mm round 316-grade posts, pre-drilled at 100mm centres for wire fixings.
Hayn Hi-MOD threaded fork & eye assemblies, concealed within the post for invisible tensioning.
50 × 12mm satin stainless flat bar, mitred and welded at corners. Optional oak or hardwood top rail.
Heavy-duty stainless base plates with M10 bolts, suitable for concrete, timber or steel substrates.
Tensioning tool, full installation drawings (PDF + DWG), and a printed quick-reference card.
An interactive tool to design your horizontal wire balustrade. Choose post style, finish, and run length, and receive a fully-specced PDF quote same day.
Used by self-builders, architects and main contractors who want to firm up the spec before talking to our team.
Each of the four systems below is a complete product on its own, designed for a specific application, with its own spec, install method and price band. Pick the one that fits your project.
4MM · 100MM CENTRES · POST-MOUNTED
Eight to ten parallel stainless wires running between square or round stainless posts. The classic specification, used on the majority of staircase and terrace projects.
4MM · 100MM CENTRES · TOP & BOTTOM RAIL
Vertical stainless wire infill between top and bottom rails. A clean, contemporary alternative to horizontal wire, suited to projects where a vertical line is preferred.
4mm · side-fixed · stair stringers
Stainless wire fixed directly to the wall or stair stringer, with no posts in front of the run. Slimmest visual profile of the four systems and a great retrofit option.
4mm · diy-friendly · made to measure
Easy to cut to length, pre-tensioned stainless wire kits for self-builders fitting their own balustrade. Includes wire, tensioners, posts and full installation guide. Quick despatch.
Every wire balustrade we supply is engineered to comply with BS 6180:2011 (barriers in and about buildings) and Approved Document K. Tension calculations are project-specific and signed off before fabrication.
Download the specs:
Wire Balustrade – Full Specification
Wire Balustrade Installation Guide
Pricing Guide For Wire Balustrade
One of SWR’s most ambitious installations to date.
Most staircase and terrace projects use Horizontal Wire — the classic spec. Vertical Wire is the answer where children will be present, since the 100mm sphere rule needs to be met. Wall-Mounted Wire is the right choice for retrofit work or narrow stair flights without space for posts. Self-Assembly Kits are the route for self-builders fitting their own balustrade with timber posts. If you’re not sure which one fits, send us a sketch and we’ll tell you straight.
Yes, on every project we supply. All four wire balustrade systems are engineered to BS 6180:2011 and Approved Document K. For child-safe applications, we specify vertical wire at 90mm centres rather than horizontal. Tension calculations are project-specific and signed off before fabrication.
Yes, on every project we supply. All four wire balustrade systems are engineered to BS 6180:2011 and Approved Document K. For child-safe applications, we specify vertical wire at 90mm centres rather than horizontal. Tension calculations are project-specific and signed off before fabrication.
Yes, on every project we supply. All four wire balustrade systems are engineered to BS 6180:2011 and Approved Document K. For child-safe applications, we specify vertical wire at 90mm centres rather than horizontal. Tension calculations are project-specific and signed off before fabrication.
Yes, on every project we supply. All four wire balustrade systems are engineered to BS 6180:2011 and Approved Document K. For child-safe applications, we specify vertical wire at 90mm centres rather than horizontal. Tension calculations are project-specific and signed off before fabrication.
Send us a sketch, a photo of your staircase, or a set of architect’s drawings. You’ll have a detailed wire balustrade quote within one working day.
