What are the Benefits of Aluminum Railings?

Looking for new railings? Maybe you’ve gone through a railing catalog and keep coming across railings that don’t meet your taste or requirements.

Maybe the material doesn’t match your house. Maybe you’re not satisfied with the performance for the cost of those materials. Maybe you just don’t want it to rot or rust or break down, or cause other problems.

But then you find yourself coming across a new material you may not be overly familiar with – aluminum! Is it better than iron, steel or wood? Is it worse? Let’s explore the benefits of aluminum railings.

Lightweight

To the untrained eye, aluminum looks and feels similar to any other metal. You would probably relate it to iron or steel.

But anyone who’s picked up a piece of aluminum before, maybe even a bat made of aluminum in little league, knows that aluminum is very lightweight, and might even be the defining trait to the average person.

Railings made of lightweight aluminum get the benefit of being so much lighter than iron or steel railings that it makes them much easier to install and more inexpensive to ship. This helps reduce your costs, without sacrificing quality of durability.

Durable

Aluminum is just as durable as other metals. If you had aluminum railings, you’d find them to be strong and corrosion-resistant.

Their durability makes them exceptionally suitable for outdoor use, having fewer problems with the effects of exposure and weather.

In fact, aluminum railings can withstand harsh weather conditions and will not rust like steel or iron railings will.

Safe

Aluminum railings benefit from being safer than your average railing. Their durability makes it easier for them to provide a secure and stable barrier so that fewer falls and accidents occur.

Aluminum, especially textured aluminum, itself is also slip-resistant, making them ideal to use safely in wet or icy conditions.

Low Maintenance

Maintenance can be a drag. Luckily, aluminum railings are low maintenance!

They don’t require any regular painting or staining, unlike other materials. Additionally, they’re pretty easy to clean, you don’t need anything crazy, just soap and water.

Versatile

Just like many other metals, aluminum benefits from being extremely versatile. Aluminum railings can be customized to fit a variety of applications, from balconies to stairs to decks and more!

Aluminum railings can be found in a range of colors, finishes, and styles, making it easy to fit them into any design. Aluminum railing is suitable for deck railing and porch railing. It also makes for a great option for railing on your steps.

Interested in getting Aluminum Railings?

Railings By Carls can help you with anything you need to know! Please call Carl’s at 855-791-2589 to get started on getting the benefits of aluminum railings!