Balcony Railings

Balcony railings refer simply to fence or barriers made of horizontal rails with vertical support usually found leading to a view of the courtyard or the surrounding scenery below a unit. A balcony is a platform structure which projects from the wall of a building and to ensure protection and safety, it is designed with railings surrounding it. One can find available sources of information about balcony railings from related sites online.

1. Universal Forest Products – While you may think that their products are all made of wood, this site informs one that they use all available materials for balcony railings, market wood or wood-alternative products. This site specifically addresses concerns on how to improve the outdoor appeal of a house especially if it is intended for future sale. You can also find tips on different designs using the available materials that suit your needs or preference. Information on the structural deck railing requirements outlined by the International Residential Code (IRC) is also specified. The company has been in the business for 54 years with its headquarter located in Grand Rapids, Mich., with facilities throughout North America. (ufpi.com)
2. Elegant Aluminum Products– For the environment-conscious, this is the site to go. They design and manufacture balcony railings using recycled materials. You can also read from this site how they make a name in the fencing industry through their durable and maintenance-free aluminum fences. They also provide solution to various applications for different situations like deck rails, parking rails, custom archways and entrance signs for Developments/Subdivisions. They have a 22,000 square foot facility in Fraser, MI. (elegantaluminum.com)
3. Art Metal Workshop, Inc. – This site can help you get an idea as to how you would want your balcony railings to look like. They provide a section for Gallery where you can browse pictures of different balcony railings, exterior and interior. You can find how they successfully combined modern technology and the blacksmith’s tradition in the use of iron to produce excellent fencing products. The testimonials of their satisfied clients can be read and the warranty they extend. (www.art-metal.ca)
4. Isaac’s Ironworks, Inc.–  This site communicates the vision of the company which is geared towards keeping customers to their side in all of their needs. They have designs and styles perfectly described in the site which are all based on the customers’ requirements; reason why the site can very well claim that they work through EbD or Excellence by Design. (www.isaacsironworks.com)
5. Wrought Iron Handrail, Railings and Staircase Handrail– A great site that it is, this features images of railing examples, you actually have all in the information on the different railing designs from Infinity to Rosemont design. Each design is described appropriately for you to come up with the best choice. As you read, you are guided to the information you wish to know. Important information regarding installation and the payment options can be had in just a click. You are also given the different ways to reach them easily aside from their website. (www.wroughtironsolutions.com)
6. Artistic Railings, Inc. – One interesting and commendable feature of the site is the provision of an internet session with the company’s sales staff where the client through his computer can show his designs to arrive at a solution to his needs. This is apart from the service in which a client can actually walk in to the company’s showroom to view samples of completed designs and different materials used. Schedules are posted in the site. The convenience of the clients comes first, this is an impression you get as you view the site. You can almost find the information you want from the history, designs to the pricing. The pictures can give you an insight of what your preference is.(www.artisticrail.com)
7. Artistic Iron Works– The photo enlarging capability makes the site interesting. You think you only have a one-page site but it is actually full of information. Every picture represents a clue to finding the information you would like to find. One picture, when clicked will be enlarged and give you their contact information. If you wish to know the other products you just have to click the picture representing it. It is like browsing a photo album with huge memories coming to one’s recollection. (www.artisticironworks.com)
8. METACAST Engineering Works- From its site name, you can tell that all railings and related products are made of cast iron. Information on the different designs is first presented in pictures with neutral colors. Each picture is coded. The codes are then given a section for its descriptions. You can also have information on other products made of cast iron like garden furniture and the different accessories. They are also coded and are given descriptions. (www.castironfurniture.in)
9. L.A. Ornamental and Rack Corp. – This site focuses on their main product shown in big and small pictures. Made of wrought iron and aluminum the site give customers an overview of how big structures need one’s knowledge on materials with strong content. The height of the structure prefers the strongest materials to ensure safety. You can also find the types of balcony and its description to give you an idea whether to go for a decorative or to a functional type. (www.gatesnfences.com)
10. Alba Railings – If what you want is a life-like picture that lets you see its entirety, this is another great site to go. The pictures appear in a slides show presentation that you just have your focus on them. Inset you will find smaller picture of the interior and exterior part together with the custom made structure samples. The site presented the information in simple but elegant manner without missing other important facts like the origin of the company, its location and its contact information. (www.albarailings.com)
11. BalconyRailing.org – Like other sites, this is also informative but a far cry from ideal sites which are customer oriented. They just plainly provide information. But when it comes to customer service there is not a thing mentioned as to how they can help. The site just mentioned what the customers should do; in effect they are like giving instructions. It would have been better if they make specific references like mentioning experts in each area. (www.balconyrailing.org)