Rail
systems

Rail systems for an entire building complex, or a single run of ornamental guard.

Functional & decorative

Ornamental railing systems can be functional as well as decorative.

We build to custom designs or from stock component systems to fulfill your design specifications — a single run of ornamental guard, or the railings for an entire building complex. Guard railings are analyzed for the material sizes and connection details they need to meet loading criteria and code, and the same team that details them fabricates and installs them.

What we build

Materials Carbon steel Stainless steel Bronze Aluminum Glass

Any finish, from No. 4 and No. 8 mirror stainless to powder coat, paint, patina and blackened steel.

Custom & stock systems

Built to the architect’s drawings, or from stock component systems where the specification allows. Guardrails and handrails for stairs, balconies, arena aisles and patios.

Glass railings

Glass as the structural component or as an infill panel. Infill glass can be carried on posts, button connections, glass brackets or continuous top and bottom rods.

Metal & cable railings

Stainless steel cable railings, one- and two-line rails, and ornamental balustrades with decorative infill, from simple and clean to fully custom.

Featured projects

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

CSI provided the stainless steel and glass railings, along with the stainless steel one-line railings at the monumental stairs and balconies. The aluminum and glass railings at the upper-level bowl feature custom-fabricated, clear powder-coated posts. CSI also provided the two-line aisle railings.

Contractor
Alfred Palma, LLC
Architect
Randy M. Goodloe & Crawford Architects
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Colonnade Tower

Birmingham, AL

CSI provided and installed the smoke baffles, the stair, and the stainless steel and glass railing, as well as the stainless steel cladding at the stair and balcony.

Contractor
Hoar Construction
Architect
Hendon + Huckstine Architects
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Columbus, GA

CSI provided the glass and stainless steel button railings at the monumental stair and balconies. The stainless steel has a No. 4 circular finish.

Contractor
Batson Cook
Architect
Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.

More projects

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More rail systems

A further look at our rail systems, across the projects above and beyond them.

More of our work

Engineered, fabricated and installed from one source, with laser cutting in house.

Get a quote

For any inquiries, questions or commendations, call 256.355.7081 — or send the drawings and we will price the ornamental scope.