Ornamental Railings Contractor

What Are Ornamental Railings?

Ornamental railings are a type of railing that is decorative in nature. These railings are used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a building or structure. Many different materials can be used to create ornamental railings, such as metal, wood or glass. However, at Bobco, we specialize in using wrought iron for the ornamental railings. Get custom made ornamental iron railings that fit your home or property's aesthetic.

These railings can come in a variety of designs and styles, hence the custom aspect of them. Use ornamental railings for both indoor and outdoor uses. Common examples include balconies, porches, decks, and staircases. Due to our customization, we can design these railings to match their environment. Get in touch with us today to get an estimate.

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When you reach out, we can go over all of the aspects of the ornamental railing job and make sure we are on the same page. For the customization, we can go over the design and details so before any work is done we are clear on what the railings will look like. These railings are perfect for a wide range of applications and we look forward to helping to upgrade your living or working space with high-quality wrought iron ornamental railings. We are located in Franklin Square, New York and work with home and business owners across Long Island.

Elements and Components of Ornamental Railings

Railings, when installed properly, offer safety and protection, while also enhancing the beauty of a given space. Nice, custom railings can make a bare building facade look more interesting or attractive, which is good for business and why many on Long Island, New York opt to install custom wrought iron ornamental railings. These railings have a few key components, so here is a small guide of these elements and components to help you better understand ornamental railings and why they may be right for you.

Posts

A post supports the railings and are the most important aspect of the structure. Without the posts, the railings will be too weak to bear load or offer support. Every railing has regular posts and newel posts at the top and bottom of a staircase.

Guardrail

A guardrail is installed on structures, like stairs, balconies and walkways, that are located at an elevated position. Without proper guardrails, people can fall from height and hurt themselves and others. Guardrails contain posts, top/bottom rails, and balustrades to ensure the ornamental railings are constructed soundly.

Bottom Rail

A bottom rail can support all of the posts as it runs parallel to the ground. Not all railings have bottom rails and posts are directly anchored to the base. Some structures may require this extra support to ensure they can bear the weight of a human body. The proper installation of bottom rails will make the ornamental railings safer and more secure.

Handrail

The handrails are designed to offer support to people who are climbing stairs or walking down a sloping path. If a person trips or has mobility issues, then they can use the handrail as support. Properly installed handrails are strong and designed to bear load and pressure.

Baluster

A baluster is a decorative post. It is goes by the names of banister, picket, or spindle. A baluster supports a railing's top rail and has a distinctive design. These baluster posts are bulky at the bottom and curve upwards, which creates a decorative shape. A series of balusters supporting a top rail form what is called a balustrade, which is used for patios, terraces, balconies, and can be used to section off certain areas of a property.

Landing

A landing is a place of rest on a staircase. It is essentially a large, flat surface that is normally located at the top of a flight of stairs. All staircases have landings and treads and will have railings along the periphery.