Heritage Aluminium Balustrade

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…

Classic Queensland Restoration

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…

Decorative Post Capitals

A large range of Decorative Post Capitals are available to fit a range of fence posts from a standard 90 mm to a massive 200mm .There is a large choice of designs available, from the classic Hampton Designs to an extensive range of Federation and Victorian designs. They are available unpainted or in a range…

Heritage Lacework Registrations

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

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.…

Heritage Aluminium Balustrade

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,…

Traditional Heritage Balustrade

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…

DIY Heritage Balustrade and Lacework

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…