Railings are essential elements for both your stairs and your balconies and constitute a crucial safety feature.
Choosing the right material is therefore necessary before starting the work. Balcons Verdun offers a wide range of materials, including aluminum. Let’s see why it has many advantages, especially for your outdoor railings.
What is Aluminum?
Aluminum is the most abundant metal found on our planet, as well as in many everyday objects (roofing, bicycle frames, etc.).
Particularly lightweight yet very robust, it is a malleable and corrosion-resistant metal that withstands all weather conditions and requires very little, if any, maintenance.
It is therefore the perfect material for your outdoor railings!
A Nearly Unlimited Lifespan
No, you’re not dreaming, an aluminum railing can last a lifetime (provided, of course, no violent external impact destroys it). With its affordable cost, choosing an aluminum railing means granting yourself peace of mind for a long time.
Little to No Maintenance
Another advantage of aluminum is the minimal maintenance it requires. Compared to other materials that will give you much more trouble, aluminum railings will greatly simplify your life.
For example, outdoor iron railings, despite all their charm, will require much more maintenance. Exposed to humidity, they will tend to rust if not maintained, which is impossible with aluminum, which is corrosion-resistant. Similarly, for outdoor wooden railings, humidity will promote mold formation and require regular maintenance.
Furthermore, paint on iron or wooden railings will tend to peel over time, whereas on aluminum railings, it will retain its original freshness.
Thanks to its smooth surface, an aluminum railing is very easy to clean with soap and water. It is advisable to clean it once a year for aesthetic reasons. However, this will not extend its lifespan.
Numerous Properties for an Unbeatable Price
In addition to its many properties such as flexibility, lightness, corrosion resistance, recyclability… aluminum is one of the most affordable materials on the market with an unbeatable quality-price ratio.
Choosing aluminum for your railings means saving time and money!
A Material that Adapts to all Styles
Another strong point of aluminum: its versatility. Indeed, whatever railing style you desire, aluminum can adapt and meet your requirements.
Wood or wrought iron imitation, like a chameleon, it will substitute for other materials that are certainly very popular, but with far less interesting properties than aluminum. From rustic to contemporary style, aluminum can offer you everything!
Note that some areas, for heritage preservation reasons, require buildings to maintain a certain harmony. Thus, by choosing your aluminum railings, you will have no trouble complying with demanding architectural standards.
Lightweight, therefore Easy to Install!
Due to its featherlight weight, aluminum can be installed very easily. If your railing project is simple, you will be able to perform the installation yourself.
For more complex projects, do not hesitate to call on professionals. Trusting Balcons Verdun means benefiting from 30 years of expertise for a result that meets your expectations. Do not hesitate to share your aluminum railing project with us, and we will accompany you from design to installation.
An Unbeatable Quality-Price Ratio
All the qualities listed above might lead one to believe that aluminum railings are overpriced, but no!
Aluminum is a very affordable metal and will hold its own against other metals due to its versatility, lightness, and ease of maintenance: investing in aluminum railings means freeing yourself from additional maintenance costs which, in the long run, can prove very expensive.
Invest in peace of mind for an un-beat-able quality/price ratio!
Welded or Mechanical Aluminum Railings?
There are two types of aluminum: welded or mechanical. This difference lies in the assembly method of the railing parts, with welds for one or screws for the other.
If you choose mechanical aluminum, it will be much easier to assemble, and you can easily perform the installation yourself.
However, if you choose welded aluminum, you will benefit from the impeccable strength of the welds, but professional assistance will be highly recommended. Moreover, due to their discretion, the welds will blend much more seamlessly into your home’s decor: an essential criterion if your neighborhood is subject to strict architectural regulations.
You now know more about aluminum, a material of choice with many qualities. Do you have questions? Do not hesitate to call on our experts who will help you realize your construction or renovation project.
