Showing posts with label juliette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label juliette. Show all posts

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Improve the Look of your Property with Juliette Balconies

Juliette Balconies have the famous namesake of Juliet from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, traditional stagings of the play have Juliet sat at her balcony with Romeo below. However the play itself makes no written description of a balcony only a window. They are not balconies in the traditional sense in that you cannot stand on them but provide protection from falls from door openings on the first and second floors.

So why would you have a Juliet Balcony instead of a window? A window has limitations on size, but with a Juliet Balcony you can have a full size door in place of a window that lets in more light and can be fully opened and stood at in summer to provide views over the surrounding landscape.


Juliet Balconies come in a range of designs; Alpharail has 8 different designs of Juliet balconies including The Portland, The Byron, The Rufford, The Bow Fronted Ruffold, The Chatsworth, The Washington, The Cleveland and The Stafford. The range incorporates modern and traditional styles in a range of finishes. The Portland and The Byron offer a plain Juliet Balcony. Whereas the Bow fronted Rufford like its name describes has a bow front that really makes it distinctive. The Cleveland is a more modern balcony with wavy lines to appeal to a sense of fun.

If you don’t see a Juliet Balcony you like we do offer a bespoke bespoke architectural metalwork service and can help you to design your own balcony to fit your own needs and design.

Why not visit Alpharail and take a look at our range of Juliet Balconies, to add character and style to your building project.

Sunday, 12 June 2011

Do Gates Add Value To Your Property?

If you are looking into adding improvements to your home, you may wonder is adding a gate to your property would be a good investment in order to add value. Its important to choose the right kind of gate for your property, because in most cases adding a gate will add value to yor property.

If you add a gate that looks cheap, it will make the whole of your property look cheap. At Alpharail there are many gates that you can purchase that will not break the bank but provide your property with a touch of class.

Gates also have practical benefits, for example if your gate is attached to the fence it can keep out any unwanted animals or other nuisances. However it also adds value if you decide to sell your property, because a gate is feature that would appeal to people who have pets or children.

Another important benefit of adding a gate to your home is security. If you have a locked gate at the front of your property with a fence attached to it, it would seriously deter robbers from trying to break into your home. A final reason to add a gate to your property would be to make your home look more attractive to buyers if you ever come to sell it.

There are so many different types of gates out there and its best to shop around for the best before you buy. Here at Alpharail we havesome of the highest quality gates for very reasonable prices.

Monday, 6 June 2011

Rails to add Safety and Security

Accidents tend to occur everyday in many situations. They often result in injuries, loss and damage to property and sometimes in the worst case scenario, loss of human life. Experts claim that most of these accidents are down to human error and can be avoided if care is taken. Along motorways and major roads the safety and security of both motorists and pedestrians can be greatly enhances by adopting the use of safety and security rails.

Hand rails and other rails are safety features that are erected along corridors, in buiding and along stairways. They offer users the safety and security they need when scaling heights and when walking along balconies and corridors. They offer safety against falls, slips and loss of balance and can be used to steady an individual in case of a slip.

Private residence and homes also benefit from having rails all around. Alpharail offer a wide range that are suitable for various domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Rails at a private residence will help keep the residence secure from burgulars, thieves, arsonists and other unwanted visitors. Rails also improve on te aesthetics of the residence making it look great and appealing to the eye. They come in fantastic designs with great finishes and fabulous styles.