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Steel Railings with High Quality Chain Link Paneling

Steel railings are some of the best available for outdoor safety on stairs and walkways. However, one of their major downfalls is that they often have big gaps between the bars. For the safety basics, such as keeping a wheelchair from toppling off the side of a ramp, this is adequate. However, on a sidewalk with a steep drop-off on one side, a high stairway, or other more risky edges, a bit more is better. 

Steel Railings and Child Safety

One of the biggest reasons why wide-gapped, steel railings are inadequate is that they disregard child safety. In an ideal world, no parent would ever need to let go of their child’s hand. However, in the real world, there are often reasons to do so. A young child who’s steady on their feet can walk alongside their parent without help. In an inactive parking lot, this may not require hand holding. However, getting to a cement ramp that leads to a lower level of the parking lot may create risks.

Small children love the challenge of climbing through the bars on a steel handrail. Steel railings are very often made with only two horizontal bars. These bars have a big gap between and under them. A small child may decide they’d rather be on the other side of these bars. However, they may not realize there’s a drop-off on the other side, or they may not realize how far down it goes.

Prevent Climbing and Playing

By covering the gaps in stainless steel railings with chain link paneling, children can no longer easily slip through. That means less concern for busy parents and fewer accidents.

Additionally, chain link paneling-covered, steel railings on flat ground are also made safer. Even without a drop-off on the other side, children playing on stainless steel railings can prove dangerous. This type of railing is a magnet for bored kids of all ages. They want to sit on them, climb through them, hang from them upside down, and more. 

Unfortunately, these steel railings are not made for being played on. Unlike the gymnastics bars on the school playground, they’re low to the ground, installed above hard pavement, and often border busy walkways. All of these factors add up to a dangerous play experience.

By covering the open gaps with chain link paneling, these steel railings become much harder to play around on. 

Stainless Steel Railings with Chain Link in Toronto

If you’re looking for stainless steel railings with high quality chain link paneling in Toronto, Pro Weld is the place to go. Give us a call and let us know what you’re in the market for. We’d love to show you what options we already have available, or hear about your own ideas as well. Custom metalwork is something we’re always happy to do. We look forward to working with you!

Steel Handrails That Will Last for Decades

Handrails come in many different materials and styles. However, not all handrails are made the same. Want some handrails that will last for decades? Stainless steel is the material to go for. What is it about stainless steel handrails that makes them last so long? Let’s take a look.

Stainless Steel Rusts Less

One of the reasons stainless steel lasts longer than other metals, like wrought iron, is that it rusts less. Wrought iron, while lovely for indoor railings, is hard to maintain outdoors. Outdoors, where it’s subject to wind and rain, the coating will wear down faster. When that happens, the iron is exposed and quickly begins to rust.

Stainless steel, on the other hand, doesn’t have that problem. The only part of stainless steel railings that are prone to rust is the joints, where they’re welded together. These joints also take a lot more wear and tear to begin rusting than wrought iron does.

Why does rust matter? Well, because rust actually eats away at the metal. If left untreated, rust can eat completely through a railing. Ever seen a really old car with patches of rust on it? If there were holes in the rusty patches, those came from the rust itself. So, buying railings that rust less matters. 

Steel Is Super Strong

Because steel is prone to bending over breaking, it’s extremely strong and has more longevity. What would completely shatter a piece of wrought iron might only dent stainless steel. If you’re buying handrails for a parking lot or another location where heavy machinery might collide with it, steel is best. Stainless steel handrails can be backed into by a truck and still remain upright and safe to use, even if dented.

Quality Over Quantity

When it comes to railing design, you’ve surely noticed steel is treated differently. Instead of giving stainless steel handrails lots of elegant swirls, flowers, and leave – like iron – it’s often kept minimalist. A couple of thick bars run horizontally across intermittent, vertical supports. Why is this?

For one thing, as mentioned before, the material changes caused by welding make steel more able to rust. So, lots of hammering and welding of small, artistic parts make steel less resilient and durable. Additionally, small parts are easier to break. Because steel is so often relied on to do the the safety heavy lifting, we design it to do that to the best of its ability. 4 narrow bars are not as strong as two thick ones. In other words, the simplicity of stainless steel handrail design has a lot to do with quality over quantity.

Custom Steel Handrails in Toronto

If you’re looking for high quality, steel handrails for your home or business in Toronto, Pro Weld is here to help. Call us today and we can talk price quotes, consultation scheduling, and more! We look forward to hearing from you.

Mounted, Steel Handrails for Indoor Stairways

Running a business, owning an office, or generally managing any kind of building means taking care to follow certain safety protocols. One of the most important safety protocols for any multi-story building is installing handrails. During construction, where do you get those? Years later, where do you buy replacements if they break? The answer is Pro Weld. Here’s how we can help supply you with mounted, steel handrails for your indoor stairways, and why they’re the right choice.

Steel Is Extremely Durable

Of all the metals you could choose for handrails for indoor stairways, steel is the strongest. It’s extremely durable and can outlast even the stairs themselves. Why does that strength and durability matter? First, because people will be relying on it to hold their weight. Sometimes that will mean a very heavy person, or even many very heavy people at once. No matter who grips that handrail, and no matter how many at once, it needs to hold completely. Steel can do that.

Wide-Diameter, Brushed Steel Is Easy to Grip

Another thing worth considering when deciding on steel versus something like iron is the finish and size. Iron is most commonly used for more thin railings. You’ve seen this in wrought iron railings and gates where the rods and railings typically don’t exceed an inch in diameter.

Steel handrails for indoor stairways will usually be at least 2 inches in diameter, but often more. This diameter ensures a comfortable grip for the people holding it. It’s less strenuous for those with weak or painful finger joints, such as someone with arthritis. And, people with disabilities should always be accounted for when designing accessibility and safety features. After all, they may be the ones making the most use of it.

Pro Weld Specializes in Railings

If you’re looking for high quality steel handrails for indoor stairways in your Toronto business or office, Pro Weld can help. We specialize in railings and have done for over 3 decades. So, when you rely on us to outfit your stairways with handrails, you know you won’t be disappointed.

Buy Custom Steel Handrail Designs

Are you interested in custom steel handrail designs? Because Pro Weld is a team of metalworkers, we frequently put together custom railings. We’re most well-known for our wrought iron work, but steel is no stranger to us. 

Custom steel handrail designs are best put to use on open stair rails or overlook guard rails. These railings are more than just a bar attached to the wall and leave a lot of room for creativity. If you’re looking for guard rails or handrails like those, it’s a great opportunity. Consider a squared-off geometric pattern to give some character to a professional building. This kind of pattern can add a bit of interest without getting uncharacteristically whimsical.

No matter what your design needs, we’re here to help. Just give us a call and let us know you’re on the hunt for something steel.