Metal Handrails

Keep traffic moving with steel and aluminum railings
By Lesley Graybeal Metal railings provide a distinctive architectural look for homes and businesses, whether metal is used as an accent or as the main material in fences, gates and handrails. Installing a commercial metal handrail system can be simple if you use the right product.

Metal railing typically adheres to one of two main positions. Metal handrail types may be either ornately decorative or have a simple, more modern aesthetic. The look of metal railings is extremely versatile, and no matter what style of metal handrail you use, the result with be functional and durable.

When considering metal handrails, investigate the following options:

1. Innovative metal railing systems to get the newest features;

2. Modular railing for easy-to-install aluminum railings;

3. Decorative metal railings to give a handrail that special touch.

Get the latest aluminum handrail innovations and features

Metal railing is constantly changing and updated by innovations in architectural technology, and newer metal railing systems have a lot to offer in terms of durability, weathering and materials. Some examples of metal handrail innovations are lighter weight products and aluminum fittings for modern glass structures.
Try:  Mogg Constructive manufactures aluminum railing in a modular design that can be used easily with glass paneling if you need handrails for glass surfaces. Sapa Profiles has innovated a lightweight aluminum handrail as well as aluminum fence designs that will save you money on transport and effort in construction.

Buy modular and interchangeable metal railing for easy assembly

If you're buying materials for a commercial metal handrail system or other extensive railing project, modular and interchangeable systems will save you time and effort. Interchangeable and modular parts also are helpful if you need to replace or extend your railing system at a later date.
Try:  Deck Images manufactures a picket railing system of made of aluminum modular parts, and allow customers to request a quote online. Architectural Railings & Grilles also manufactures a commercial metal handrail system in stainless steel or aluminum, and specializes in non-welded interchangeable parts to save you time welding metal handrails.

Purchase specialty metal railing for decorative accents

You can use metal handrails to provide ornate accents for indoor or outdoor railing systems, fences and gates. Ornately decorative metal railings are easy to acquire from any metalworking manufacturer and are generally just as functional as a simple metal handrail.
Try:  Wagner is a big distributor of ornamental metal handrails, and you can purchase products through their website by setting up an account. Decorative Iron is another distributor of a range of decorative metal finishings, including aluminum, brass and cast iron products for gates and metal handrails.

• When buying materials for commercial metal handrail systems, be sure to get product specifications on fittings for assembly and installation. Parts included with metal railing orders vary by manufacturer or distributor.