Railings do more than protect stairways, ramps, and balconies, and though they are an essential safety feature, they can also go a long way towards achieving design goals. Intended to prevent falls and provide support, different types of railings offer much more.
A wide range of materials choices allows you to fully realize your design vision. Options include glass, stainless steel, aluminum, and cable systems, and within these systems are countless options for customization. Wood handrails, colored glass, and powder coated elements allow you to tailor the railings system to fit modern and traditional designs and industrial spaces, all while seamlessly meeting building code requirements.
Glass Infill
Glass railing systems bring a sleek, modern look while still providing plenty of safety. This type of railing system features tempered glass for safety and as required by building codes. The panels are either mounted together with metal clamps, mounted on posts, or installed in a channel.
These systems are easy to maintain and allow light to flow through the space uninterrupted. A variety of mounting options — fascia, top, or core — allow for even more customization as the system can be installed in the way that best fits the space. You can further customize glass railings systems by including colored, frosted, or patterned glass, choosing the handrail materials, and opting for powder coated posts.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel railing systems are highly durable and corrosion resistant and offer a modern aesthetic while meeting building codes and providing the necessary level of protection and support. Metal railing systems come with a range of infill choices, including:
- Perforated metal panels
- Wire mesh
- Cables
- CableNet
- Picket panels
- Multiline
Within each of these categories is a host of additional choices that allow you to further customize the railing. From the perforated metal panel pattern to the wire mesh infill style, you can choose the option that best fits your design aesthetic and safety needs.
Aluminum
Aluminum railing systems can be less expensive than stainless steel systems while offering exceptional beauty and corrosion resistance. Aluminum is a lighter weight material than stainless steel, but it is still impact and weather resistant which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Paired with a glass infill, aluminum railing systems offer beauty and durability.
Wood Handrails
Wood handrails add a traditional warmth to a space, especially when paired with a metal or glass railing system. They can also act as an integral design feature, pulling together different elements like wood stair treads or wall paneling. Options include Red Oak, Cherry, or Maple and they can be stained to match the design aesthetic.
Horizontal Cables
Horizontal cables are a type of railing system that perfectly captures a streamlined and modern aesthetic while offering safety and unobscured lines of sight. To install this system, cables are run through the predrilled posts and tensioned to create a secure infill.
Perforated Panels
Perforated panels provide full coverage, and this type of handrail comes with a wide range of standard patterns that include primary, geometric, and organic designs, but custom patterns are also available. This durable infill is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications and can be powder coated to match the design aesthetic.
Metal Mesh
Another unique infill option is wire mesh panels. These expertly-crafted panels are available in a variety of interwoven patterns that provide full coverage for safety while adding to the design aesthetic. Paired with a signature box frame for support, these panels can also be powder coated to further meet design goals.
Colored Glass
Colored, frosted, and patterned glass means even more options to meet your design goals. Choosing a standard or custom color adds character to the glass while enhancing privacy—without blocking natural light.
Customized Infill
If you need to go a step further, you can fully customize the infill, and VIVA Railings will work with you to design the type of railing system that perfectly meets the needs of the space. From custom metalwork to personalized colors and railing styles, we’re here to help you bring your vision to life.
Choose the Right Materials for a Distinctive Design with VIVA Railings
Railing design is an integral part of achieving the overall design vision for a space. From metal and glass railing systems to enhancements like LED lighting or wood handrails, VIVA Railings helps you create the perfect solution with expert guidance every step of the way.
Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today and discover the range of materials and customization options that we offer.