You've Got Rail: How Steel Fabricators Can Create The Perfect Railings For Your Balcony
It goes without saying, but a balcony or roof terrace that does not feature adequate safety railings is a nasty accident waiting to happen. As such, you will want the railings you do install to be strong and durable, providing reassurance that any trips or falls you take on your balcony don't end very badly indeed. Installing steel railings on your balcony can be the perfect way to give you that piece of mind, especially if you have them built to order by a steel fabrication service.
What are the advantages of buying balcony railings from a steel fabrication service?
Strength
As previously mentioned, steel railings are some of the strongest around and are capable of sustaining far heavier blows than glass or vinyl railings without breaking or becoming damaged. This makes steel balcony railings particularly suitable for the balconies of multi-storey complexes.
Durability
If installed well and given some occasional maintenance, a steel balcony railing can last as long as the balcony itself does. Inclement weather, intense sunlight and impact damage caused by falling branches and other objects are no problem for a steel railing. Rust can be easily and effectively controlled by applying a protective paint, powder or galvanised coating to the railing's exterior -- many fabrication workshops can apply these coatings themselves, saving you a great deal of time and money.
Visibility
Because steel has such great strength, a safe steel balcony railing can be built with a surprisingly small amount of metal. This maximises visibility through your new balcony and helps to increase ambient light levels on enclosed balconies. This is a stark contrast to many wood or vinyl balconies, which must be built very solidly to provide adequate load-bearing strength.
Easy maintenance
As long as the protective coating of your steel railing remains intact, keeping your steel railing clean and free of rust is an absolute breeze. A simple wipe down with a rag and a mild cleaning agent is usually all that is required to keep a steel railing looking new. They are highly resistant to staining by fallen tree fruits, bird guano or other acidic substances and will not fade over time in comparison to certain timber or vinyl balcony railings.
Limitless design options
Having your balcony railings manufactured to order by a steel fabricator gives you an incredible amount of choice when it comes to the design and finish of your balcony railings, and fabricators can create almost any physically-possible design you can come up with. This allows you to create a railing suitable for any home design scheme you can imagine. Steel railings are even suitable for traditionally styled homes, as the can be created in a variety of classic designs and coated to resemble traditionally-used metals such as wrought iron.
Speed
Another benefit of having our railings fabricated to order is the speed at which they are created, and the entire process of designing, creating and installing a custom steel railing can be completed in a matter of days.
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