There is very little that will change the entire appearance and feeling of a house the way that a wooden balustrade will. It all has to do with ‘curb appeal’ – a realtor term for the first impression that a property makes when someone pulls up to the curb. A wooden balustrade can lend a touch of Old World class and elegance to a home, increasing its curb appeal by leaps and bounds.
Wooden balustrade can be used to frame a front porch or patio, or along the edges of a parapet. It can be purely decorative, or a safety feature. Adding a front porch with a classic wooden balustrade can entirely change the appearance of your house – and add considerable value – both intrinsic and monetary.
Our skilled tradesmen at Stair & Handrail Qld can replace your old cast iron or wooden balustrade with new balustrade, or even a beautiful new staircase and balustrade, to improve your homes curbside appeal.
Below is a classical double staircase that is frequently found on a typical Queenslander style home. This one has a fretwork wood panel with a flower feature. (note the staircase was in the process of being installed)
Periodically (late spring and late fall) inspect and clean the surfaces of your wooden balustrade:
- Replace any worn or dried caulking.
- Clean with water and mild soap, being sure not to leave the cleaning solution on the wood surface for more than 10 minutes.
- Rinse the surface of your wooden balustrade with clear water.
- Dry with a soft chamois to remove streaks from the surface and finish of your wooden balustrade.
- Use 50/50 mixture of bleach and water to remove mold, mildew and vegetation growth from the surface of the wooden balustrade.
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