Custom Metal Railing Installations

• Aluminum:
  We primarily use aluminum for the bulk of the railing, including all posts, frames, and handrails, as well as infill section bars if applicable.
  A variety of different treatment and coating finish options are available that greatly improve the characteristics of the material and change its appearance as desired.

• Stainless steel cables:
  Used for cable railings infill due to their strength, toughness, stiffness, durability, and suitability for all weather conditions. Least likely to bend or sag under tension making them the preferred option, allowing for a safe and open viewing space.

• Laminated glass panels:
  Multi-layered glass with thin polymer layers in-between.
  Ensuring superb strength and structural integrity, in accordance with relevant safety and load-bearing standards.

The coating works differently from conventional paint finishes because it binds with the metal itself (and can be up to several millimeters thick), rather than simply just adding a layer on top. Although it has a higher cost upfront, it lasts longer and provides greater protection from mechanical damage.

• Corrosion resistance: On top of aluminum’s naturally high resistance to corrosion, powder coating provides an additional layer of protection that increases durability and lifespan. Highly effective against salt, dirt, chemical pollutants, and humidity.

• Enhanced mechanical properties: The coating further increases the metal surface’s resistance to physical impact, including scratches, chipping, and denting.

• Improved visual appearance: We have various powder coating finishes available for our railings. These are available in different colors or textures, some of which mimic the appearance of other metals, or materials like wood.

We offer an option to add Kynar – a premium PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) coating finish to your aluminum, which is a type of high-performance thermoplastic polymer that is extremely non-reactive and offers excellent resistance to various forms of degradation and weathering. Known for lasting decades and greatly improves the lifespan of the metal surface.

Recommended for exterior installations, particularly areas where long periods of sun exposure are expected, as well as coastal locations – especially if using a more bright or vibrant color for your railings that needs to be protected from fading.

One of Kynar’s biggest advantages is highly enhanced UV resistance, which shields the pigment inside and prevents fading and chalking of the surface over long periods of time, therefore significantly reducing upkeep – a common concern for architectural metal manufacture.

Other benefits:

• Excellent resistance to salt and humidity.

• Lower VOC content for water based Kynar formulations: Less environmental impact due to off-gassing of volatile compounds compared to organic solvent based formulations and other polymer based coatings and conventional paints.

• Highly inert material – resistant to chemical solvents and pollutants.

• Provides abrasion resistance, although typically less so compared to other coatings.

Aluminum has many advantages compared to other metals that make it extremely desirable, which is why many architectural contractors have made a large shift towards aluminum as the primary metal of choice.

• High strength-to-weight ratio: Aluminum is a light weight metal but it doesn’t compromise on structural integrity and can handle significant loads despite being lighter. Although other metals like steel have higher load-bearing capacity overall, aluminum scores better relative to its weight.

• Resistance to corrosion and degradation: Aluminum is not prone to rusting and naturally forms an oxide layer on the surface upon exposure to air, meaning it has its own protective layer by default even without treatment.
  A key factor for exterior applications, particularly environments where large amounts of weathering are expected.

• Low cost: Aluminum is a relatively low-cost material, especially when taking into account its durability and long lifespan – even further improved upon in the long term by additional treatment options. When combined with the other advantages of the material, it becomes a very economical choice.

• Malleability and ductility: Highly customizable profiles. Aluminum is very malleable and provides plenty of versatility in terms of design options. The metal is easily extruded and shaped into thin layers, bars, or pieces, allowing for various ornate structures and intricate designs.

• Very low maintenance: Aluminum railings are very easy to maintain in good condition which makes them particularly desirable, lasting decades and maintaining their color and fresh appearance with minimal upkeep.
  The application of additional treatment methods further improves upon its natural properties and our railings are specifically built to withstand all forms of weathering.