How to light the way with illuminated handrails

How to light the way with illuminated handrails

If you’re looking to add prestige to an entrance, give pedestrians safe passage across a bridge, or to create a feature staircase, an illuminated handrail is the perfect solution.

Staircases
Wide staircases with centre handrails should utilise a symmetric distribution to provide an even spread of lighting up the centre of a walkway. For very wide staircases, consider positioning supplementary asymmetric modules to the sides, to increase coverage further. On narrow flights, a single sided asymmetric module will be sufficient to achieve levels in excess of 100lux at ground level. For landings, using a curved handrail where needed will ensure that there are no dark patches or unlit areas, which can lead to reduced uniformity levels and patchy looking lighting.

Ramps & walkways
Generally lighting levels can be met with a single sided handrail on areas of up to two metres wide. Asymmetric distribution modules should be spaced suitably apart, either wall or balustrade mounted to ensure good ground uniformity between modules. If a walkway is next to a river or area of environmental sensitivity, an asymmetric distribution will ensure light is only placed where it is required, limiting back spill.

How-to control glare
Minimising glare is an important factor to consider when lighting open staircases, ramps and walkways. Various methods can be introduced to block unwanted light from escaping to areas adjacent to the lighting scheme –but best practice would be to not generate glare in the first instance.

Our illuminated handrail
DW Windsor’s Garda offers enormous versatility and market-leading performance across a wide range of applications; from contemporary to historic, in both internal and external environments. From illuminating staircases, balconies and ramps to bridges, walkways and parks. Garda handrails are uniquely designed to suit each project meaning it can adapt to every lighting scenario.

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