Steel railing for your home can add many different benefits including upping your curb appeal.
Metal railings improve the aesthetic look of your home. Not only can they be used as handrails, but can also be used as a total fence. There are many benefits to installing a steel railing as opposed to wood or composite, as described below.
Steel railings hold their color.
If using an aluminum railing, you are able to choose the texture, design, and color shade. This presents a wide variety of options otherwise not available in other metal railing forms. As in our other blog, powder coated railings are a solid choice because of the lavish look they give. It is easy to do, and the color (since it is baked on) will last a lifetime. Other fences such as wood based have to be replaced every fifteen years or so. Wear and tear does not happen easily with steel railings because of the durability of the materials, which brings us to the next benefit.
Metal railings are durable.
The east coast sees some pretty heavy snowstorms each winter, not to mention hurricane or thunderstorms in the early fall as well. The outside elements of your residential property should be able to withstand any kind of natural weather occurrence. Investing in steel railings is a great idea: they will hold firmly in the ground because they are heavier. The sun may beat down on the railing in the summer, but a material such as aluminum will protect against those UV rays. No need to put sunscreen on them. Many home owners like having intricate designs when installing steel fences. The goal is to make them look ornate but keep the strength. Metal fences and railings are able to accomplish this task.
Steel railings are cost efficient.
The first thought that comes to mind is that customizing a metal railing will be expensive and any repair work will be a fortune. This is actually not the case. It is fairly affordable to customize your railing. With welding and painting, Hercules Custom Iron can transform your pre-existing railing to make it look new again. Though wood railings are the least expensive per unit, the maintenance and upkeep pans out to be more costly in the long run. Metal railings are low maintenance, which means less contractor work.
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With security and the added bonus of a pleasing aesthetic appeal, a steel railing may fit your needs. Hercules Custom Iron has more than 70 years of experience crafting glass fences, ornamental iron, and quality aluminum in its in-house manufacturing facility. Contact Us today to learn more about how we can help you with your next custom iron, specialty metal or aluminum project! Also, be sure to follow Hercules Custom Iron on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!