When you consider installing railings at your home or business, you have several options of materials. Metal railings offer excellent benefits, particularly if you choose steel. Here are a few reasons for installing steel railings.

Why Should You Install Metal Railings Made of Steel?

1. Strong and Durable 

When installed properly, steel railings offer strength and durability, whether you use them indoors or outside. Steel withstands harsh weather and climate conditions because it resists rust. Stainless steel handrails or cable railings on stairs are an excellent choice when you expect heavy and sustained use by individuals over years. Cable railings offer practical sight lines, which enhance security because visibility is not restricted, as with other materials.         

2. Attractive 

The beauty of a custom steel fabricated railing adds visual appeal to residential and commercial buildings. Fabricators can bend and weld the metal in a variety of shapes and angles. This flexibility gives architects, engineers, contractors, and interior designers a wide array of style choices for their projects. These railings often complement contemporary homes and buildings, providing a clean, sleek, and elegant appearance.   

3. Low Maintenance and Sustainable

The nonporous composition of steel makes it easy to maintain with minimal effort or expense. Smudges and dirt wash away with warm water and soap or a stainless steel cleaning solution that does not contain chlorides. If you want an eco-friendly material, choosing steel is a wise move because it is a recyclable product. Steel is often recycled to manufacture another steel product, while maintaining the material's qualities. 

When you want high-quality steel railings installed in your commercial building or home, turn to the experts at Alabama Metals in Newton, AL. This premier metal shop specializes in custom structural steel fabrication, welding, and metal building construction. Clients throughout Houston County and the Greater Dothan area enjoy the company's reliable and friendly service. Contact them online through their Facebook page, or call (334) 299-0117 to schedule your metal railing installation.