Archive for April 22nd, 2020

Selecting a Commercial Railing System for Your Building A functional commercial railing system will provide a safety barrier for access points or highly trafficked areas of commercial structures. The quality of materials and design will determine the level of safety and durability of the system. Exterior commercial locations demand some of the highest safety and longevity requirements of all railing types. Some commonly encountered commercial spaces for consideration are: Stairways Pedestrian Bridges Balconies and Patios Raised Walkways and Terraces Engineered Railing Products A well designed railing system must offer more than just visual appeal to a commercial building or location. Aesthetics will create interest and traffic flow but code requirements are of critical importance in high traffic areas of the public. For public buildings and spaces, one of the safest selections is using pre-engineered railings. Engineered railing products will typically be accepted by building municipalities  with minimal effort due to the calculations that accompany these systems. This means that an engineer has performed thorough calculations to prove that the railing system will sustain lateral loads and connection stressors applied to the railings. Engineered products and plan sets will contain the “stamp” of approval of the engineer and can be broad based with products or job specific for custom builds. Choosing Cable Railings for a Commercial Application There are very few better or more durable choices for a commercial railing system than stainless steel cable railings. Cable railings showcase a leaner aesthetic than many popular vinyl and wood options available. They can be more cost effective and easier to install than comparable commercial glass railing systems. Whether choosing a galvanized, aluminum or stainless steel framed option; these systems are readily available with a lifespan of 30-50 years. San Diego Cable Railings sells a complete line of pre engineered products; as well as offering design and installation services. If you are interested in railing options for your commercial space, give us a call or visit the quote request page for more information.