| Any building regardless of size should be people | | | | to a higher level of the building and down will be safe. |
| friendly. But what makes such a type of structure? | | | | Specifications such as height of railings and treads for |
| Simple - the presence of handrails in various important | | | | building stairways depend on the area where you live. |
| spots. | | | | They should be based on the building codes of your |
| Installing staircases and slopes in an office space, | | | | specific state. |
| hospital facility, schools and other institutions need a | | | | Handrails for adults are naturally higher than those for |
| vital component which is the hand rail. This part serves | | | | the kids. Ideally, the height for a regular handrail should |
| an important function of making the place safer for | | | | be at least 34 inches from the floor. It should be lower |
| people with disabilities, injuries or health conditions who | | | | for small children which should be observed in the |
| may have difficulty moving around. With something to | | | | case of pre-schools. |
| hold on to, falls and other accidents will be prevented. | | | | The pole used for the rail comes in different sizes |
| But other than the stairs, stand alone handrails can be | | | | (usually in diameter) and shapes - round, square and |
| installed in other types of facilities such as hospitals | | | | multi-sided. However, the round shape in the most |
| and nursing homes. They should be present in strategic | | | | appropriate size is still the most widely used today |
| spots most especially where patients often pass by. | | | | because they're easy to grip and comfortable to the |
| They can even be used in the home particularly in the | | | | hands. |
| bathroom above the tub or in the shower area as a | | | | In terms of material, the wood and stainless steel are |
| safety component while you're taking a bath. | | | | the most preferred these days. Wood remains to be a |
| Additionally, bars can utilize this fixture as well to | | | | choice of homeowners who want a classic look and |
| provide comfort to people's hands and to enhance the | | | | feel to their residences. In the past, wood was |
| beauty of the area. | | | | designed very simply but through the years, it has |
| Handrails can be installed both indoor and outdoor. | | | | evolved into great styles. Apart from the straight lines, |
| When they are properly put up in different areas of | | | | it can now be designed in various shapes and texture. |
| the building, it's a solid proof that those behind the | | | | The stainless steel is the common preference of |
| construction of the structure are concerned about the | | | | those who want a more modern appeal. This material |
| people coming in and out of the building. | | | | is also the most ideal for outdoor use due to its |
| Normally, it's the contractor who has knowledge as to | | | | durability and ability to withstand any type of weather |
| where to install these rails. But for staircases and | | | | and even harsh chemicals. |
| slopes, they are a must component. Stairs should be | | | | So if you want your own home to be people friendly, |
| built in a sturdy way so that those who use it to go up | | | | make sure to install handrails where needed. |