Horizontal Rail
Horizontal railing delivers a sleek, modern aesthetic. RailPro goes beyond standard pipe designs, offering a variety of profiles and the design expertise to create a look that stands out and works seamlessly with your home.
Why Choose Horizontal Rail?
Modern Architectural Style
Custom Designed Systems
Versatile Design Options
Rust-Free Durability
A Fresh Take on Horizontal Rail.
A Distinctive Look
Horizontal rail systems are often selected for their distinctive architectural appearance. While many horizontal rail designs rely solely on pipe and are commonly associated with industrial applications, RailPro offers a variety of horizontal rail options utilizing different profiles and configurations to achieve a more refined look.
One of the advantages of working with RailPro is our design experience. We understand which profiles, proportions, and layouts work best, helping you create a horizontal rail system that complements your home and stands out as a design feature.
Popular configurations include horizontal slat systems with extrusions welded directly to the face of the posts, square extrusion designs, and combinations of square posts with horizontal pipe elements. Because every project is unique, each horizontal rail system is custom designed and fabricated to suit the application.
Understanding the Investment
Horizontal rail systems are typically more expensive than traditional picket or glass railing systems for the following reasons:
- There are no standard horizontal rail systems, thus every horizontal rail system is custom designed and built.
- There is more metal in the horizontal railing application, as the horizontal element must be much stronger than a standard vertical picket.
- They demand greater fabrication time to achieve the desired appearance and performance
Code Compliance
Many homeowners ask whether horizontal railings are permitted by code. Current IRC and IBC building codes do not prohibit horizontal rail designs. While some local jurisdictions may have their own requirements, RailPro recommends confirming specific code requirements with your local building department before construction.
"The Ladder Effect"
Concerns about the so-called “ladder effect” have also been extensively studied. Following a multi-year review, the International Code Council found insufficient evidence to support additional restrictions on climbable guardrail designs, and current model building codes do not prohibit horizontal rail systems.
Take a look at past horizontal rail projects.
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