Railings

Coming from the Sanskrit varanda, which can be translated as “barrier”, the term railing refers to a fence or other similar element that acts as the edge of something and serves as containment.

Railings provide protection on structures such as stairs, balconies, terraces and bridges. These objects, which are usually made of bronze, iron or wood, are installed on the perimeter of the structures, at a constant height. In this way, people can lean on them or hold themselves up.

We can find stair railings that allow people to lean on them when going up and down. In these cases the notion of railing is equivalent to the idea of ​​handrails.

Other railings are those that secure a surface at height, minimizing the risk of accidents. With a properly installed and properly sized railing, it is almost impossible for an adult individual to accidentally fall off a balcony or terrace. These railings act as barriers, similar to a small wall.