Advantages and Disadvantages of Metal Railings

Railings are made from different materials, andfor a longer time and hence maintenance is very
each has it own characteristics. Among alllow. Workability of stainless steel is very high and
materials, metals have grown to be the favoriteits resistance is more when being passed through
materials, owning to its durability and strength andpower press machines. Above all it gives the
different metals have their own characteristics,structure a modern look.
which give them their status among2. Wrought iron: it the next most favorite metal
manufacturers.for making railings, as it gives the structure an
Advantages Of Metal Railingsantique look. It is basically maintenance free; all it
Unlike PVC, Glass and wood railings, metal railingsis requires is a good coat of paint and regular
have its own advantages. Following are a fewcleaning to keep it new. The only disadvantage of
advantages of metal railings.wrought iron is that it is very heavy and difficult
- Metal facilitates construction of small andto repair as welding it is difficult, and getting the
lightweight sections to suit once purpose.same design is also very difficult, hence once
- Metal railings are durable as they do not splinterbroken the only option is complete replacement.
and corrode like wood.3. Aluminum: lightweight and durability are the
- Personalized designs are possible with these.characteristic that makes aluminum one of the
- They can be made from casting or flat productfavorite metals. Maintenance cost of aluminum is
depending on ones lifestyle and budget.similar to stainless steel and is best when it comes
- Metal is comparatively a better choice over PVCto making square shapes and straight-line
and wood especially in outdoor conditions.structures. The workability of aluminum is low
- Powder coating the metal ensures a longer lifecompared to other metals, especially when it
for the metal railing, and can help to increase itscomes to making curved structures and hence is
life span up to 25 to 30 years.not the most preferred metal for railings.
- Low cost of maintenance is the biggest4. Brass: once the most preferred metal among
advantage; wiping with a wet cloth is all it needsthe rich and the famous in medieval times, brass
for cleaning.has lost its status to other metals. Modern day
Commonly used metals for making Railings.railing manufacturers rarely use brass, except as
Generally a lot of metals are used to make railingsa covering at some places, as brass requires
but the most common among them are: -regular polishing to maintain its luster.
1. Stainless Steel: it is the most commonly usedTherefore, it can be concluded that out of the
metal because it is durable and strong, besidesfour metals only stainless steel is in vogue and
being comparatively lighter than other metals.hence the most preferred metal of railing
Steel also has the capability to maintain its lustermanufacturers.