A Beautiful Railing: Pre-Engineered Railing Systems and Components for Architectural Metal Work
Key considerations when specifying stock components
Sponsored by Julius Blum & Co. Inc.
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For over a century, pre-engineered components have simplified the fabrication of handrails and other decorative elements. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss key considerations when specifying stock components for architectural metal work. Participants will not only be able to articulate the benefits of utilizing stock components but also how to evaluate different types of metal alloys and finishes in order to specify and install the best profiles in a variety of applications.
Photo courtesy of Talon Six
Wyoming State Capital, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fabricator: Bauer Industries, LLC., St. Paul MN. General: J. E. Dunn Construction Group, Kansas City, MO.
For more than 100 years, Julius Blum has stocked pre-engineered components used in the fabrication of handrails and other decorative elements of structures. Our high quality parts are available from stock for immediate shipment. By providing data on the structural properties of our material, architects, designers and fabricators are able to design in conformance with national and local code requirements.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in December 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the benefits of utilizing stock components for architectural metal work, such as sustainability and durability, as well as compare metal alloys and finishes.
- List the five major engineering considerations for component systems to ensure products are specified and installed correctly for safe use.
- Evaluate different profiles of stock components in order to select the best component for each project’s needs based on design and durability.
- Illustrate the different ways architectural metal work can be utilized in a wide variety of applications by analyzing case studies.
