Flowflex B270.35 Safety Stair Rods | 14 Telescopic Spring Loaded Rods with Case | for Dust Sheet, Yellow, 28" to 40"

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Safety Stair Rods prevent dust sheets from moving, ensuring that carpets are protected from spills, stains, and wear during renovations. They also reduce the risk of trips and slips on staircases. Are Safety Stair Rods durable and reusable?

Safety gates are useful for children up to the age of 24 months,’ says Ashley Martin. ‘We don’t recommend them for children older than that, because the safety standard on such gates is only applicable to children up to 24 months. It’s related to the child’s weight and ability to either climb or open the gate once they reach 24 months. It’s important that as children move from the crawling to the toddling stage that they are then well versed in how to use the stairs safely, through guidance and supervision.’

Ideally you want handrails both sides of your staircase,’ says Ashley. ‘In some properties, that might be difficult, but do have them where possible. That will significantly reduce the risk of falling and give you something to grab onto if you do start to stumble.’ Peter Wright is Sales Manager at Neville Johnson: ‘When renovating a staircase, we always observe these standards and recommend additional safeguards where appropriate. There are many older staircases that don’t meet the current regulations so we look to improve the safety in any work we do.' While it’s not possible to go in retrospectively and make these changes in every home, quite often, where there are changes to building regulations, it applies to new homes and any homes where there are substantial renovations. It might depend on the circumstances, but there is a likelihood it will apply to homes being renovated,’ adds Ashley. Yes, Safety Stair Rods are made with robust materials, designed to last, and provide long-term protection for your carpets. As a reusable product, they can help you reduce your use of single-use products. Who can benefit from using Safety Stair Rods?

The Royale, Premier and Country ranges feature finial designs which resonate with period features. The fleur-de-lys styling of the Victorian Stair Clip is an alternative option. We have a rounded bottom step – can we fit a carpet rod?The gates should be fitted securely according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You can buy pressure-mounted gates but we don’t tend to recommend those, particularly not for the top of the stairs, as it’s very difficult to ensure that pressure is adjusted correctly and safely. So while you may be reluctant to drill into walls, it is by far the safest way to attach a gate.’