Polyurethane Balustrades

What are Polyurethane Balustrades?

Polyurethane balustrade systems are a complete set of spindles, posts, railings, finials, columns, and caps to add to your home’s façade or veranda. Polyurethane balustrade systems can be added to your residence’s porch, patio, or balconies to add dimension and architectural drama to your home while adding value.

Polyurethane balustrades are made by creating a mold of the balusters and other components and casting a unit from the mold.  Thus, the balustrade system is fabricated.  Synthetic balustrade systems are an economical and affordable way to add design elements to your home and can also be made from PVC and synthetic stone. Using a Polyurethane product is a fraction of the cost of what natural stone or wood product can cost therefore you get more product for the cost.

General Masonry Supply Venture in Northbrook, IL carries an array of Polyurethane balustrade systems for you to choose from that range from different baluster heights, baluster designs, and paint grades. Using Polyurethane material, you will not experience and rotting or infestation like you may with wood and is less expensive than stone.

Polyurethane balustrades will compliment your home, are low maintenance, and the new edition to your home will last a long time.  Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing Polyurethane balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!

Are Polyurethane Balustrade Systems easy to install?

Polyurethane balustrade systems are extremely easy to install and come with all the coordinating hardware your installer or contractor would need to complete the installation.  Because of the balustrade system is created using molds, the finished Polyurethane product is hollow, thus making it easier to handle and install than natural stone or some wood which is much heavier than Polyurethane.

Even though the Polyurethane balustrade systems are hollow and lighter, make no mistake that they withstand the elements as well as natural stone balustrade systems and products.  Their design and interlocking systems complete with columns, posts, railings make Polyurethane balustrade systems a durable, quality product that is sturdy and strong.  If you wish to have lamp lighting at your balustrade posts having hollow synthetic balustrade systems are great to run electrical wiring and conduit through.

General Masonry Supply Venture can help you find a contractor to install your Polyurethane balustrade system at your home or if you are in the Northbrook area, our sister company could help you install your Polyurethane balustrades. Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing Polyurethane balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!

 

Are Polyurethane Balustrade Systems one standard height?

Polyurethane balustrades can come in many different baluster heights and railing widths.  Polyurethane balustrades can range from a few feet high to fencing height depending on where you want to add them to your home.  Polyurethane balustrade railings can range from 4 inches thick up to 10” thick depending on where you are a installing the Polyurethane balustrade system to your home or yard.  If you want to come up with a design that is unique to your home and you can even mix and match Polyurethane balustrades of the same height.

At General Masonry Supply Venture in Northbrook, IL we can go over your design inspirations with you to find the right custom Polyurethane balustrade design system for your home and we can help measure what height balustrades you will need to achieve your design goals.  Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing Polyurethane balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!

 

Are Polyurethane Balustrades paintable and easy to clean?

Polyurethane balustrades can be painted and are offered in paint grade materials.  Paint grade Polyurethane balustrade systems are extremely easy to paint and are easy to clean and can be power washed with SureKlean weather seal products just like natural stone masonry products.

Over time your exterior elevation can accumulate all kinds of debris and the accumulation can be from dirt to stains from rain, snow, algae, bird droppings, mold and mildew will need to be power washed off.  Using Polyurethane material, you will not experience and rotting or infestation like you may with wood. Your paint grade Polyurethane balustrade system can be power washed along with the rest of your home whether it is made from brick or stone masonry exterior elevation.

General Masonry Supply Venture in Northbrook, IL would be happy to assist you in finding the right paint grade Polyurethane balustrade system and coordinating cleaning products for your home’s exterior elevation.  We can also guide you in finding the right pigment color for your custom made pigmented Polyurethane balustrades.  Come down to our showroom and browse our complementary products or Contact Us Today to Learn More about purchasing and installing Polyurethane balustrades that are right for your residential or commercial construction project!