The facade architecture is highlighted by the design of the laser-cut, custom-made guardrail modules. Aesthetics are an important factor in the composition of the kit, chosen by the architect to give the facade the desired original effect. The choice of laser-cut design will vary depending on the total height of the building, its purpose, and the distance from which the observer views the facade. The size and shape of the slits cut into the metal will give a completely different effect on each project. The north-south-east-west orientation also has an impact on the light and color of the guardrail. The richness of the perception of a laser-cut guardrail kit will be orchestrated by the choice and combination of options. A STRILLER ZEN plant motif or MILLENIUM soap bubble decorative motif will cast a shadow on the balcony and give the facade a vertical fluidity effect, while abstract designs such as the AGREGA mashrabiya and the ARCHIPEL mineral design will give the balcony a more horizontal dynamic. Thanks to the online railing configurator, you can see the difference in appearance between the various laser-cut patterns with just one click.

A true decorative feature, the custom-made railing with its free-form laser cut design adorns the main section of a terrace, adopting patterns reminiscent of fine metal mesh or metal latticework, blending harmoniously into your outdoor spaces. The rectangular handrail tops the upper part of the railing, giving the terrace a modern look while ensuring the safety of your balcony. The Dampere railing offers endless possibilities for customization and adaptation, allowing you to easily combine different colors with the original laser-cut patterns. The configuration of the laser-cut railing appears directly on the screen in 3D, preventing any misinterpretation. Designed to enhance your terrace, protect your balcony, and give your building's main facade a strong identity, the Dampere railing officially Dampere to the architectural identity of your project.

The art of coloring the railing combines with Dampere laser-cut pattern Dampere create a symphony of endless possibilities, giving free rein to your inspiration. Immerse yourself in the shimmering range of RAL colors, offering a wealth of choices from subtle grays RAL 7016 – RAL 7034 – RAL 7042 to the bright whites of RAL 9010 – RAL 9002, and the deep blacks of RAL 9005 – RAL 9015 for the color of your railing. But beyond these classic shades that everyone knows and that evoke elegance, explore modern color nuances that can transform the very soul of your balcony. The warm shades of Terracotta, the rusted metal look, or the reflection of Corten reveal trendy colors that evoke a fusion of tradition and modernity, perfectly in line with the metal composition of the railing.

The choice of the best color for a laser-cut mashrabiya-style railing depends mainly on the architect's preferences, the style of the space to be protected, and the atmosphere you want to create on the building's main facade. Here are five points to consider when choosing the color of your laser-cut mashrabiya-style railing:

Point 1: Contrast and harmony: Choose a color that harmonizes with the rest of your façade décor while creating an interesting visual contrast. You can opt for a color that complements the dominant tones of the building or offers a striking contrast to highlight the railing so that it traces horizontal lines visible from afar from the street.

Point 2: Architectural style: The color of the mashrabiya railing should blend harmoniously with the architectural style of your space. For a modern and elegant look, neutral colors such as black, gray, or white may be ideal. For a more traditional or rustic style, warm tones such as bronze, brown, or copper may be more appropriate.

Point 3: Light effect: Certain colors will affect the way light is reflected or absorbed in the space around the railing. Light colors tend to reflect light significantly and give an impression of openness and brightness, as in this laser-cut railing project in Monaco. Conversely, dark colors can absorb light and create a more intimate and warm atmosphere with metal mashrabiya.

Point 4: Ease of maintenance: Also consider how easy the chosen color is to maintain. Dark colors tend to hide dirt and marks, while light colors may require more frequent cleaning to stay looking their best. Be careful with laser-cut shapes, which can have a residual water droplet effect, causing persistent dirt on the guardrail.

Point 5: Emotional effect: Certain colors evoke specific emotions or sensations, which can change throughout the day. For example, warm colors such as red or orange can add a touch of warmth and vitality to a space, especially when the sun reflects off them, while cool colors such as blue or green can create an atmosphere of calm and serenity, which should be linked to the pattern and theme of the laser-cut mashrabiya base.

The colors in the powder coating oven are true chromatic elixirs, distilling their magic onto every inch of your balcony, creating a visual enchantment in every outdoor space you design. Explore a whole world of amazing graphic possibilities to bring your laser-cut decorative panels to life and enhance your balcony space.

In a captivating ballet of colors, the deep black hue of the powder coating takes on an air of mystery on the balcony, revealing the decorative patterns with striking intensity. Like a dark veil, it captivates the observer's gaze, enhancing the custom laser-cut patterns in a dance between light and shadow, darkness and shades of gray. The asymmetrical cutouts are subtly revealed in an artistic work, while the dynamic patterns come to life under the charm of RAL 9004 safety black or RAL 9005 dark black, evoking the indomitable power of metal.

For a touch of purity, the laser-cut white balustrade is adorned with an immaculate, almost pure aura, offering an opalescent veil that captures the light brilliantly and reflects it back to the observer's gaze. The dazzling whiteness, from pure white RAL 9010 to pearl white RAL 1013, creates a luminous effect, skillfully obscuring the view while enhancing every detail.

Classic and timeless on a facade, gray envelops the modern laser-cut railing in a soothing aura, inviting contemplation and serenity. From anthracite gray RAL 7016 to silver gray RAL 7001, it evokes the discreet elegance and sophistication of the balcony decor, blending harmoniously into its surroundings.

Finally, green, a symbol of hope and vitality, infuses your balcony with invigorating energy. From shades of moss green RAL 6005 to sage green RAL 6021, the railing evokes the lushness of nature, inviting relaxation and connection with the outdoors, especially if the railing features a laser-cut plant theme or floral pattern. Whether it's khaki RAL 6013 or emerald green RAL 6016, each shade tells a story, captivating the imagination and freeing the mind. The laser-cut pattern offers great freedom, which must be harmonized with a suitable color.

Choosing a laser-cut design for a railing is difficult. More than any other choice, laser-cut sheet metal will be visible up close from inside the balcony and from a distance from the street. To help you choose and find inspiration, we offer a custom railing configurator, a valuable tool to guide your choice. The trend in balcony decoration is moving towards laser-cut railings featuring plant motifs in the form of foliage, floral designs with large petals, and abstract, dynamic movements, bringing a touch of diversity to balconies and breaking up the monotony of building facades. Whether on a smooth building facade, a horizontal apartment block, or even a high-rise apartment building where the vertical axis prevails, concrete can appear uniform, lifeless, and sometimes heavy in its architectural simplicity. A balcony decorated with laser-cut sheet metal is a space dedicated to outdoor relaxation, while being sheltered from the winter weather. In the context of collective housing, it is often the only place where one can find a sense of freedom outdoors, where it can be transformed into an island of tranquility, creating a refreshing atmosphere and encouraging rest. Thanks to the decorative laser-cut panel infill patterns, the railing becomes a dynamic element that runs the entire length of the building, enlivening the space with its original patterns and providing a sense of calm and serenity on the balcony of the apartment building.

For a complete and artistic decoration of a modern residential balcony, we recommend the use of Dampere laser-cut panels, whether for high-end residential complexes or Parisian office spaces. The composition of the custom-made guardrail module in a single-piece metal assembly offers a complete aesthetic. It is a total decorative adornment of the concrete slab surface with a laser-cut decorative plate to give artistic depth to the balcony and adorn the large facade of the building. From the top of the handrail at a height of 100 cm to the foot of the balustrade housed on the concrete slab, the vertical composition is ensured by a laser-cut pattern. The Laser Cut guardrail kit installed on the concrete paving features an elegant openwork metal plate design that unfolds completely, hiding the edge of the slab for total customization of your balcony. The railing completely encases the balcony, giving the charming and neat effect of custom laser-cut sheet metal for the renovation and charm of the building's facade. Concerns about dark runoff on the front of the concrete slab are resolved by installing a beautiful Laser Cut balustrade.

Laser cutting technology for guardrails offers a significant advantage in terms of manufacturing time. The laser-cut guardrail kit has an express production flow to speed up production, allowing the guardrail to be delivered in a remarkably short time. We are committed to providing you with a ready-to-install module in a short time frame, allowing you to quickly secure your construction sites. The standard laser-cut balustrade will be on your site in 5 weeks, guaranteeing easy installation. In case of urgent OPC planning needs on site, we have set up an express 3-week production process for balustrades to be delivered to urgent construction sites. All configurations are possible in terms of linear length on site and balcony dimensions, from 5 linear meters to 400 linear meters, treated with galvanization and then industrial powder coating in a thermo-lacquer line.

Our laser-cut railings can be quickly installed on concrete slabs. A few quick drill holes, a few turns of the wrench, and your laser-cut metal railing is installed, providing your balcony with protective screening in a beautiful mashrabiya design. The advantages of laser-cut metal railings are not limited to quick installation; they also offer stunning aesthetic appeal!

• Standard laser-cut railing, 100 cm high from the balcony floor to the top of the handrail, adjustable from 50 cm to 120 cm above the wooden decking, customized to suit the balcony layout.
• Laser-cut panel infill with variable handrail heights: 50 cm, 55 cm, 60 cm, 65 cm, 70 cm, 75 cm, 80 cm, 85 cm, 90 cm, 95 cm, 100 cm, 105 cm, 110 cm, 115 cm, 120 cm installed on a concrete slab for French-style installation.
• Filling sheet metal covering for fall protection and sealing of the slab with a maximum height of 25 cm to conceal black flow marks on the front of balconies.
• The flexibility of the slab nose cover offers several alternatives for adapting the size of the sheet metal at the bottom of the guardrail:
  • Option 1: Without covering, with a 7 cm gap between the bottom rail and the concrete slab
  • Option 2: Without covering, with laser-cut sheet metal reaching the finished level of the slab, preventing small objects from falling from the balcony.
  • Option 3: Partial slab coverage, providing additional protection of 5 cm, 10 cm, or 15 cm.
  • Option 4: Complete concrete slab enclosure, custom laser-cut sheet metal covering an additional thickness of 20 cm or 25 cm.
• Railing compliant with standard NFP01013 to ensure safety in private areas at height or where there is a risk of falling.
• Selection of laser-cut patterns available in various styles via the Dampere configuration tool.
• Laser-cut metal panel with standard perforations, random round holes, square cutouts, rectangular vertical slits, progressive patterns along the height of the railing, shapes and graphic designs, plant motifs or floral decorations for guardrails, mashrabiya-style cutouts to fill the railing structure.
• Recommended transparency range for laser-cut railings used to protect your balcony: 5% to 30% empty space.
• Choice of colors and finishes in powder coating available in all shades of the RAL color chart.
• Custom metal corner module without corner support post to improve the aesthetics of the railing.
• Metal structure concealed from the street, only the laser-cut plate adorns the balcony and its slab.
• The balcony corner, with its two sides meeting at 90 degrees, offers perfect symmetry for a balanced appearance. Custom corner returns can be made to specific measurements, such as 70 degrees, 80 degrees, 100 degrees, 110 degrees, and 120 degrees, to meet the aesthetic and structural needs of each project.
• Discreet fastening and assembly using countersunk blind rivets.
• Aesthetic consistency of the laser-cut railing along the entire length of the balcony, which frames the view and adds a decorative touch to the balcony.
• Dynamic impact test for impact resistance performed at the customer's request according to the sandbag constraint.

The laser-cut railing system offers a wide range of patterns in various graphic arrangements, allowing you to create abstract decorative themes and mashrabiya-style metal latticework on your balcony or terrace. The openwork panels and support posts are available in a unified range of colors, ensuring perfect visual consistency. Powder coating is included at no extra cost for all colors available in the RAL color chart. Special color options can also be considered according to your preferences. We recommend the use of galvanized steel metal due to its high corrosion resistance and durability for this specific application. In addition, manufacturing cost savings can be achieved for large-scale projects, resulting in competitive pricing. The laser-cut railing can be designed to complement the balcony space, partially or fully covering the slab edge and creating a modern pattern on the facade for a harmonious aesthetic effect.

By emphasizing the overall design of the balcony, this device ensures that the railing blends in harmoniously and discreetly, guaranteeing a uniform and neat appearance for the balcony. Its ingenious design effectively conceals all objects on the outside of the balcony, creating a consistent and elegant visual appearance along the entire length of the balcony. What's more, this aesthetic feature helps create a flawless finish while preserving the structural integrity of the railing.

The laser-cut guardrail system developed by Dampere offers a safe solution for balconies while emphasizing aesthetics, covering up to 1 meter of the slab edge with an attractive decorative pattern. Thanks to its decorative sheet metal cladding, the metal panel infill elegantly conceals the edge of the concrete slab, adding an extra aesthetic touch to the construction site. The railing fasteners are securely attached to the concrete slab, harmoniously defining the outline of the balcony. With its single-piece decorative panel, the laser-cut railing provides visual continuity from the top of the handrail to the bottom of the slab edge, ensuring a consistent aesthetic. The laser-cut railing offers a variety of patterns and textures, allowing you to create an original and fluid design for a continuous and modern balcony. The modular metal installation method for the balcony railing, which is industrially manufactured and made to measure, adapts perfectly to all site configurations, from high-rise apartment buildings to multi-unit residential buildings. Thanks to its modular design, the laser-cut railing kit can be customized to meet the specific needs of each site, with height-adjustable fasteners for optimal installation.

Specific Technical Specifications for Guardrails
Metalwork – Balcony Protection with Laser-Cut Guardrails

1/ Description of the laser-cut guardrail

• The laser-cut metal guardrail, based on standard modules measuring 120 x 100 cm (center-to-center distance between posts x handrail height), with custom-cut laser-cut metal sheet infill, provides lasting protection against falls from balconies.
• The standard spacing between modules is 120 cm from left to right, with a gap of 3 to 8 mm allowing for linear adjustment when installing the module on the balcony.
• The total height of the guardrail, measured from the highest point of the tile on the slab to the handrail. This overall height will be 100 cm.
• The custom cut design will be created according to the architect's choice from the Dampere range of railing designs, using product reference code xxxxx.

2/ Material and Finish

• The laser-cut railings will be made of galvanized steel to ensure optimal strength and durability in winter weather conditions.
• A powder-coated finish will be applied to all parts in the same RAL xxxx color chosen by the architect.
• The corners of the balcony are designed with modular elements that fit seamlessly on either side of the concrete slab, eliminating the need for central supports at the corner tip. The angle primarily used is 90 degrees, but can be adjusted to different configurations, including railing angles of 70 degrees, 80 degrees, 100 degrees, 110 degrees, and 120 degrees. This flexibility allows for precise adaptation to architectural constraints while maintaining a consistent and safe aesthetic.

3/ Available sizes:

• Pole height varies depending on the project
  • Post on low wall with parapet: 50 cm, 55 cm, 60 cm, 65 cm, 70 cm, 75 cm, 80 cm, 85 cm, 90 cm, 95 cm
  • Post on raw slab: 100 cm, 105 cm, 110 cm, 115 cm, 120 cm when using wooden slabs on pedestals to cover terraces.
• Coverage of the anti-stain slab:
  • Minimal flush option: 0 cm coverage
  • Partial coverage option: 5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm slab overhang
  • Full coverage option: 20 cm, 25 cm supplement
  • Other cover: according to dimensions proposed by Dampere

4/ Delivery and installation of the guardrail

Laser-cut railings will be delivered in accordance with the specifications provided and will be installed according to DAMPERE recommendations, taking into account the actual constraints of the construction site.

The benefits of quick installation on balconies and the concealment of objects on the slab are the essential pillars of the Dampere Laser Cut Railing system. Applied according to the Parefit or Paredam railing system, metal decoration plays an important role in balcony design projects:

• Decorative cladding covering the balcony railings to prevent objects from falling from a total height of 1 meter. This decorative protection will give the balcony a new metal skin, providing it with a modern and transparent finish.
• Protection of the balcony slab thickness thanks to installation at the edge of the concrete slab, available in several sizes, ensuring a uniform and neat appearance.
• A wide range of laser-cut patterns, from botanical to abstract designs, to create a panoramic collection that can be used in all types of buildings and for all project styles.
• Simplified installation of modules with a secure connection between the post and the panel, using mechanical screws to ensure a robust and durable fastening.
• Flexible adjustment of each panel, which can be individually adapted during installation, offering complete freedom in positioning the elements to align perfectly with the specific features of each balcony configuration.
• Custom parts: Laser-cut railing components are numbered and custom-designed, ready to be installed on a wooden deck or concrete balcony, greatly simplifying the assembly process and ensuring quick and efficient installation on site.

In accordance with current NFP01012 safety standards, the laser-cut guardrail features a sturdy module topped by a solid handrail, positioned at a standard height of 1 meter, ensuring optimal protection against falls from balconies. Rigorously tested for dynamic impact, this device ensures maximum strength and reliability, suitable for both residential environments (houses, apartments, or public housing) and spaces governed by labor laws. In addition, the laser-cut guardrail is specifically designed to resist expansion, ensuring its long-term stability in the face of seasonal temperature variations. Designed to meet the most stringent safety standards for balconies in apartment buildings and individual terraces, the laser-cut guardrail provides an effective barrier against the risk of falls for people, pets, and objects. Its design incorporates elements that deter climbing, offering additional protection, particularly for young children, thanks to an openwork sheet metal design that makes it difficult to place a foot on, preventing both climbing attempts and precarious leaning positions. Depending on the degree of risk involved, it will be necessary to choose a fine mesh or a very tight mesh mashrabiya to prevent any possibility of climbing.