Although outdoor handrail inspections are not always required by law, these inspections hold significance due to factors like HOA guidelines, insurance considerations, and mortgage conditions. Our exploration of this topic will shed some light on who might require inspections, the best time to get one, and the specific aspects that demand attention. As you learn […]
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With years of experience crafting easy-to-install handrails, DIY Handrail is your trusted partner in ensuring safety and style for your space. Choosing the right handrail is crucial as it provides essential support and enhances the overall appeal of your property. On the other hand, the wrong handrail can jeopardize safety and compromise the functionality of […]
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Wrought iron handrails are an excellent choice for your outdoor and indoor spaces, as they provide a classic, stylish look while being durable and long-lasting. However, choosing the best fasteners to attach them to any surface securely is a very important step in making sure your wrought iron handrails are safe for their maximum lifespan. […]
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DIY handrail kits have become increasingly popular among homeowners, as they offer a simple, cost-effective solution for improving the safety and accessibility of outdoor and indoor spaces. However, not all DIY handrail kits are created equal. There are a number of considerations to keep in mind to ensure that you are getting a safe, durable […]
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At DIY Handrail, our mission is to provide people with quality iron handrails that they can install on their own. So, whether you’re replacing an old wobbly railing or installing one for the very first time, our complete guide will teach you how to install a handrail on concrete. How to Install a Level Handrail […]
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We believe in the benefits of wrought iron railing, which is why we have been in the business for more than 75 years. Wrought iron railing has been used for hundreds of years because it has key advantages over other railing materials, and offers property owners several benefits. We understand the benefits of wrought iron […]
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One of the best parts about wrought iron railing can also be one of the most frustrating. These extremely customizable railings provide an affordable, stylish, and functional option for quality DIY Handrails that you can install yourself. However, if you’re anything like me, the existence of so many styles and choices can be overwhelming. The […]
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Homeowners have a lot of responsibilities, including but not limited to maintaining a safe and visually appealing home. One of the most effective things you can do as a property owner is install wrought iron handrails on your property. For hundreds of years, wrought iron handrails have been used to decorate, improve security, and increase […]
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Installing a handrail on your property is a project that keeps on giving. Handrails have a variety of benefits, from increasing curb appeal to making your property safer. Fortunately, they also make the perfect Saturday home improvement project! At Fortin Ironworks’ DIY Handrail, we offer the strongest and most reliable DIY handrail available on the […]
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Stairs provide a unique challenge for the elderly. They’re an everyday mountain to climb and can be difficult to summit over and over again. They can also be surprisingly dangerous. Falls are the leading cause of death in people 65 or older, and 60 percent of those falls involve steps or stairs. It’s been found […]
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DIY Handrails Limited Warranty Coverage & Duration DIY Handrails (“Fortin Ironworks”) provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser (“Customer”) that its handrails are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. What This Warranty Covers This warranty covers: Structural integrity of […]
Handrail Installation Into Slate Stairs Slate is a beautiful natural product frequently used as a stair veneer. Slate is also prone to cracking unless the proper precautions are taken. When using a masonry screw fastener like the ones shown in our fastener section, you certainly want to get through the slate and into the masonry […]
Do I Need an Inspection to Install an Outdoor Handrail?
in diy handrail, installAlthough outdoor handrail inspections are not always required by law, these inspections hold significance due to factors like HOA guidelines, insurance considerations, and mortgage conditions. Our exploration of this topic will shed some light on who might require inspections, the best time to get one, and the specific aspects that demand attention. As you learn […]
What Size & Type of Handrail Do I Need?
in diy handrailWith years of experience crafting easy-to-install handrails, DIY Handrail is your trusted partner in ensuring safety and style for your space. Choosing the right handrail is crucial as it provides essential support and enhances the overall appeal of your property. On the other hand, the wrong handrail can jeopardize safety and compromise the functionality of […]
The Best Iron Handrail Fasteners for Every Surface
in diy handrailWrought iron handrails are an excellent choice for your outdoor and indoor spaces, as they provide a classic, stylish look while being durable and long-lasting. However, choosing the best fasteners to attach them to any surface securely is a very important step in making sure your wrought iron handrails are safe for their maximum lifespan. […]
How to Pick the Right DIY Handrail Kit
in diy handrailDIY handrail kits have become increasingly popular among homeowners, as they offer a simple, cost-effective solution for improving the safety and accessibility of outdoor and indoor spaces. However, not all DIY handrail kits are created equal. There are a number of considerations to keep in mind to ensure that you are getting a safe, durable […]
How to Install a Handrail on Concrete
in installAt DIY Handrail, our mission is to provide people with quality iron handrails that they can install on their own. So, whether you’re replacing an old wobbly railing or installing one for the very first time, our complete guide will teach you how to install a handrail on concrete. How to Install a Level Handrail […]
The Benefits of Wrought Iron Railing
in diy handrailWe believe in the benefits of wrought iron railing, which is why we have been in the business for more than 75 years. Wrought iron railing has been used for hundreds of years because it has key advantages over other railing materials, and offers property owners several benefits. We understand the benefits of wrought iron […]
How to Choose the Right Wrought Iron Railing
in diy handrailOne of the best parts about wrought iron railing can also be one of the most frustrating. These extremely customizable railings provide an affordable, stylish, and functional option for quality DIY Handrails that you can install yourself. However, if you’re anything like me, the existence of so many styles and choices can be overwhelming. The […]
Why You Should Install a Wrought Iron Handrail
in installHomeowners have a lot of responsibilities, including but not limited to maintaining a safe and visually appealing home. One of the most effective things you can do as a property owner is install wrought iron handrails on your property. For hundreds of years, wrought iron handrails have been used to decorate, improve security, and increase […]
Why Installing a Handrail Should Be Your Next Home Project
in installInstalling a handrail on your property is a project that keeps on giving. Handrails have a variety of benefits, from increasing curb appeal to making your property safer. Fortunately, they also make the perfect Saturday home improvement project! At Fortin Ironworks’ DIY Handrail, we offer the strongest and most reliable DIY handrail available on the […]
How Handrails Help Promote Mobility For The Elderly
in diy handrailStairs provide a unique challenge for the elderly. They’re an everyday mountain to climb and can be difficult to summit over and over again. They can also be surprisingly dangerous. Falls are the leading cause of death in people 65 or older, and 60 percent of those falls involve steps or stairs. It’s been found […]
Warranty
in diy handrailDIY Handrails Limited Warranty Coverage & Duration DIY Handrails (“Fortin Ironworks”) provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser (“Customer”) that its handrails are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. What This Warranty Covers This warranty covers: Structural integrity of […]
Slate Steps
in diy handrail, installHandrail Installation Into Slate Stairs Slate is a beautiful natural product frequently used as a stair veneer. Slate is also prone to cracking unless the proper precautions are taken. When using a masonry screw fastener like the ones shown in our fastener section, you certainly want to get through the slate and into the masonry […]