The Traditional Balustrade design known as the Carmel Panel was originally a Traditional Old Style balustrade design manufactured in cast iron in Queensland during the period 1880 to 1920.These foundries are no longer operating, however there are numerous buildings throughout the state with this design balustrade on their balconies. It is now freely available manufactured…
Heritage Lacework and Heritage Balustrade. This is a classic Queensland Restoration utilizing all aluminium Heritage Lacework and Balustrade manufactured by Melbourne based Chatterton Lacework. It features a long lasting powdercoat finish. There is a large choice of Heritage colours available to compliment the facade. The balustrade handrails are the ever popular aluminium breadloaf design. Feel…
Classy Chatterton Lacework known as Bristol Lacework looks great on this Tasmanian verandah renovation. It is available in a range of powdercoat colours and is manufactured in non rust aluminium
Boston Fern Lacework appeared in the late 1880’s and early 1890’s. It was seen predominantly in and around Melbourne, it was one of many designs featuring the Australian ferns in particular the tree fern, as it is seen in the Fishfern Lacework design. The Birdsville Lacework design illustrates the sulphur crested cockatoo, this design originated…
Restoring a Heritage Verandah can be a difficult task unless you have done your homework. However if you understand the era of the house and the location it will make the process easier. It is important to use the correct designs of lacework and balustrade in order to restore the property to its original glory.…
The classic Circle Aluminium Balustrade is a replica of the original cast iron. It is available with an aluminium Breadloaf top rail and a matching bottom rail. These balustrade panels are a replica of the old cast iron panels. They maintain that chunky textured look and look at home on any new heritage style home,…
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Re Open Jan 11 Heritage balustrade is now manufactured in non rust aluminium. The castings are identical to the original designs. They are approximately 500mm wide with DIY fixing lugs for easy installation. For added stability support legs and feet to go under the bottom rail are available. Aluminium Bread Loaf handrail combined with a…
With the popularity of Heritage Restoration numerous classic designs of both lacework and balustrade are now available. Many of these designs are exact replicas of original 1860 designs approved by the Heritage Department at your local shire in conjunction with the National Trust. These designs are suitable for the Home Handyman. They are easy to…
This typical Queensland style home with the large flowing verandah with a typical old style verandah panel featuring sheafs of wheat.This verandah is complimented by the vast amounts of free flowing sandsville lacework.A design dating back to the 1880 period common in Queensland architecture.These old style balustrade and lacework designs would most likely have been…
