Our Customers
We did a garage makeover
We did a garage makeover with Garage Living in Cleveland last week and needed a 2-step handrail to complete the first phase of the project.
Joe at Fortin Ironworks provided the great advice and fantastic customer service!
Greg from Garage Living and his crew helped me install the handrail. Looking forward to working… read more “We did a garage makeover”
Harry Berman
immediately fell in love
My wife and I just had our old basement stairwell rebuilt along with a new expansive patio. We knew we were going to need a handrail for the basement steps and on the search. We are in an older part of town and like to stay true to the aesthetics and older building material so… read more “immediately fell in love”
Geoff
This railing is so beautiful
This railing is so beautiful and so sturdy! I love this style because I can access the space next to the step for fall cleaning. I had my two 20-something grandsons install it..made them watch the video first!
PENNY L MOORE
Will not use any other
Will not use any other railing system. Best railing system, easy to install and solid/sturdy that I know will last! I highly recommend this product!!
Vince Hanak
The rails worked out great
The rails worked out great for both entry ways! Thanks for all of your help!
John Hovekamp
Handrails are great. Joe was
Handrails are great. Joe was most helpful and the products are well made and sturdy.
Michael E Gall
Wonderful craftsmanship!
Our back patio has no way to balance yourself when you step down to go outside. My wife and I – as well as visitors to our house – had no way to steady themselves going in and out. And during the winter months, it’s too slick to manage. We ordered the rail and it… read more “Wonderful craftsmanship!”
Tim Snider
My husband has been struggling
My husband has been struggling with hip and knee pain. He has both artificial hips from the past 15 years due to long term steroid use. And will soon begin the process of knee replacements. A friend was able to install efficiently and my husband begin using immediately. We are very satisfied with the product.… read more “My husband has been struggling”
Rachel Emans
After much searching I finally
After much searching I finally found the perfect handrails for my porch. I purchased the Picket #2. They were easy to install with complete instructions and are durable and beautiful. Just what I wanted for both front and back steps! I would not hesitate to order again. Fast, friendly service right here from OHIO!!
Roberta Saxbe
The perfect solution. We have
The perfect solution. We have a small home with a wood deck and a box step leading up to our door. Originally, I had planned to build a wooden handrail, but after my 3yo daughter unexpectedly fell of the edge of the deck and almost seriously hurt herself, I decided that we needed a rail… read more “The perfect solution. We have”
Vincent Peluso
My adult son and daughter-in-law
My adult son and daughter-in-law purchased an older home that needed the front steps redone. We had to cut off the old wrought iron handrails and cover the old concrete with blue stone. I found DIY on line, called him for advice, and he nailed it! He shipped exactly what worked and it was easy… read more “My adult son and daughter-in-law”
Bill Vollmer
I have nothing but great
I have nothing but great compliments on the entire process of having a handrail on my front porch. Ordering process was easy, was delivered in 2 days, and I was able to install in a very short time. It was great to have all necessary bits for installation, and the instructions to install easy to… read more “I have nothing but great”
Richard Hoover
The railing was there for him to grab
In the years we have resided in our current home, there was never a thought that we might need a handrail to our front porch entrance. However prior to the onset of Winter, we decided to add a short DIY handrail, mainly for appearance purposes. On Thanksgiving day, a friend arrived and began to climb… read more “The railing was there for him to grab”
Mike Reeves
Beautifully made hand rails, very
Beautifully made hand rails, very professionally finished and exactly as advertised. (I’ve seen Asian versions, which made me sick to my stomach, so I’m delighted these are so well made.)
The supports are hollow but very sturdy, and nicely heavy, nevertheless I turned them over and filled them with mason’s cement before installing them!… read more “Beautifully made hand rails, very”
Charles kirby
These are very well made
These are very well made handrails. They are real easy to install I would recommend renting or buying a hammer drill though. Joe was a real help in me getting the correct handrails. I definitely recommend this company
Brian Kelly
Your product was the perfect
Your product was the perfect solution to reduce the risk for myself and guests entering my backyard from the study. I had just installed pavers and covered the steps. Your handrail was easy to install and you provided excellent support for choosing the right anchors! Sturdy and attractive, the handrail fits perfectly!
Robert Hamilton
I had been looking for
I had been looking for a handrail for my inside stairway. I couldn’t find what I was looking for at the local big box store, also tried Amazon. I bought one but ended up sending it back. I then found DIY hamdrails. I found and purchased the one I liked on Tuesday morning, it arrived… read more “I had been looking for”
Peter W Norman
After replacing our old, slippery
After replacing our old, slippery concrete walkway, we decided to add DIY railings to complete the project. They added the perfect functional and aesthetic touch we wanted!
Gail Wagner
Highly recommend
Purchased a 24” wrought iron, wall mount hand rail. I was very pleased with the quality and weight of the product. Looked great. Shipping was fast and product was well packaged. Highly recommend.
Jon
Here is the new handrail.
Here is the new handrail. Used threaded rods in epoxy and that held better than the screws. Look very nice now as you can see. Best to rent a large hammer drill.
Dennis Dyer
Product, and especially the customer
Product, and especially the customer service was second to none. A sketchup model was drawn up especially for my field measurements and confirmed the products would fit as intended. During shipping a piece went missing or was not sent, however upon asking, a replacement arrived the next day. Installation went as planned without issue. Great… read more “Product, and especially the customer”
Zoe Boothe-Jarrett
These handrails are great. I’m
These handrails are great. I’m 70 years old and my son and brother in law installed them at my front and back door a few years ago. I don’t know what I would do without them.
I needed a handrail on the stairs going up to an upstairs apartment in my 110 year old… read more “These handrails are great. I’m”
Mary Rollings
Turning 72 very soon. Have
Turning 72 very soon. Have health issues cannot do steps very and had falls. I have lots of friends who kept saying “ you need rails”. So finally gave in. I ordered them got here very quickly. My husband and a good friend put them up. Boy what a difference rails make. Best thing we… read more “Turning 72 very soon. Have”
Lorraine Hubiak
Stairs are now safe to
Stairs are now safe to use. I have been procrastinating for a long time because I thought it would be difficult. I was very surprised how easy the installation was. The kit contained everything I needed for installation which took all the guesswork out of it.
Great product at reasonable price.
Larry Snowden
I am very pleased
I am very pleased with my purchase from D.I.Y. Handrail. Joe provides excellent service and an excellent product.
I was in need of replacement handrails and I’m so happy that I found D.I.Y. Handrail on the internet. Highly recommend! Betty Ann B
Betty Ann B
very heavy duty and looks great
We needed a handrail for the side door into my Father-in-law’s home. The Fortin Ironworks handrail was very heavy duty and looks great.
Jeff Swierczek
My mother needed a handrail
My mother needed a handrail on the front porch. Fortin Ironworks was reasonably priced, easy to install, and very sturdy.
Steve Grassmuck
Love the look. Very sturdy,
Love the look. Very sturdy, well made.
Needed to buy a few more drill bits for the hard concrete but other than that installation went well. I installed on the out side of the steps, to get maximum width which I am very glad I did.
Jan VandeMerwe
A well designed, well made
A well designed, well made railing that was a breeze to install. Joe was very helpful in providing a drawing to show how the rail would look on the steps to our patio. I’ve already had one person ask for photos & contact info to do a rail project at their home. Easy ordering process… read more “A well designed, well made”
John Kosticak
I needed a rail…
I needed a rail to qualify for my home insurance plan. My neighbor recommended a cheap fix by way of black pipe used for industrial uses. I opted for something that was more appealing and could be a permanent solution, hence, I discovered Fortin Ironworks. They were easy to install and look great. Showed them… read more “I needed a rail…”
Dennis Rome
Our parish needed a rail
Our parish needed a rail to assist our aging pastor move safely around the church’s altar. From my first conversation the Fortin Ironworks rep to the ease of installation, the DIY handrail was a perfect solution. We’ll be needing more before long. Thank you!
Mike Hanna
I am extremely satisfied with
I am extremely satisfied with all aspects of the experience! Pre-purchase communication (mock-up, questions and answers) with Joe was extremely helpful. My two, #4 Pickets arrived in 2 days as advertised and in excellent condition. All hardware was furnished including the anchors, drill bit and socket that fit the anchors. (I changed to 5/16″x3″ Tapcon… read more “I am extremely satisfied with”
Joseph W.
Great installation package
Just installed the Floor-2 and Wall-4. Great installation package. They arrived a day early. Very satisfied, thanks!
Gino Castoro
We could not be more pleased
We could not be more pleased read more “We could not be more pleased”
Rich and Audrey Graham
Survived California “Campfires”
Survived California “Campfires” read more “Survived California “Campfires””
William Maydole
Rails were very well made
Rails were very well made and were straight forward and versatile to install. I appreciated the wrench and drill bit, although I needed a hammer drill for the concrete
Richard L Kohlhaas
Thanks again for all your help and quick responses.
It looks great! read more “Thanks again for all your help and quick responses.”
Charles M.
Wow! Great product, installed easily,
Wow! Great product, installed easily, just as described. Read the instructions, watch the videos, and be sure to have a hammer drill (if you’re attaching to concrete). Never had a project go as smoothly as installing this railing. Looks Great.
Steve Paul
Solid railings. Great customer service
Solid railings. Great customer service read more “Solid railings. Great customer service”
Tom Herzog
A real Christmas present to ourselves
A real Christmas present to ourselves read more “A real Christmas present to ourselves”
John & Jenny
I ordered a DIY handrail
I ordered a DIY handrail late Spting 2018. It came in short irder, bit I had to wait for a dry day yo install it. A friend held it in place while I took a plumb, and measured hiw muvh i needed to cut the lower leg. I cut it located where I wanted it,… read more “I ordered a DIY handrail”
Joe Weaver
We LOVE our DIY handrail!
We LOVE our DIY handrail! We’re both getting a little older (and have older friends) and just needed to feel safer on the front steps. It’s a great product!
Dave Lambert
The railing is perfect and
The railing is perfect and Joe was a tremendous help throughout the purchase and installation process. We are delighted with the end result. Thanks, Bob
Robert F. Long, Jr.
Joe’s customer service was exemplary
Joe’s customer service was exemplary from prior to the sale and answering follow-on questions. Highly recommended.
Mark Meany
Piece of cake! Very solid.
Piece of cake! Very solid. Looks great. Ken M.
Ken M.
We support Made in America
I am glad I found your product on internet . And I think my contractor will recommend it to others. All the crew liked it. And we support Made in America. Nancy
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NANCY WALTER
everything worked as planned
Everything worked as planned read more “everything worked as planned”
Nigel Why
Easy install. Good looking.
Easy install. Good looking. read more “Easy install. Good looking.”
Charlie
The handrail is up and looks great!
The handrail is up and looks great! read more “The handrail is up and looks great!”
Marilyn P
Received the railing ahead of
Received the railing ahead of the promise date. Well packaged. Great instructions. Had a contractor install. Solid feel. Using to provide balance when navigating the stairs. Thanks.
Bob K
Bob K
It’s an excellent product, and I’m very pleased with it!
It’s an excellent product, and I’m very pleased with it! read more “It’s an excellent product, and I’m very pleased with it!”
Bob S
Instructions and youtube videos made it easy to do
Instructions and youtube videos made it easy to do read more “Instructions and youtube videos made it easy to do”
Dave G
Looks great. Thanks for your help.
Looks great. Thanks for your help. read more “Looks great. Thanks for your help.”
Sue H.
It installed just like your drawing
It installed just like your drawing read more “It installed just like your drawing”
Peter
These will make a real difference
These will make a real difference as my father-in-law returns from rehab to his home read more “These will make a real difference”
Dave
Handrail purchase and install
I can really appreciate great quality! read more “Handrail purchase and install”
Greg McGlothlin
Why Installing a Handrail Should Be Your Next Home Project
/in install /by fortin_admInstalling 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 handrail /by fortin_admStairs 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 handrail /by Joe VanGundyFortin Welding & Manufacturing Inc. of Columbus, Ohio warrants all new products manufactured at the Columbus location, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from substantial completion and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge. IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, or […]
Slate Steps
/in diy handrail, install /by Joe VanGundyHandrail 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 you offer other colors of iron handrails?
/in diy handrail /by Joe VanGundyA wrought iron handrails color has historically been black. Therefore, we offer our handrails in durable black powder coat finish. However, the black powder coat that is on the handrail will serve you well as a base coat for any color of your choosing. You can simply paint directly over the powder coat finish. It […]
Can I install my handrail into composite decking material.
/in diy handrail, install /by Joe VanGundyYes you can. Composite decking itself is not strong enough alone. What you will want to do is provide wood blocking under the composite decking so you can screw through the handrail base plate, through the composite decking and into the wood blocking below. This could be blocking you intentionally place there or into the […]
I need a larger handrail
/in diy handrail /by Joe VanGundyThe largest we have available to ship is our Picket #4 and Arch #4 due to UPS shipping size restrictions. That being said, It is possible to use 2 rails to span the length of your steps depending on your layout. If you have the means to send a picture to me with some measurements, […]
Install into brick, stone or veneer
/in diy handrail, install /by Joe VanGundyAny veneered step application can be tricky and require a different approach than concrete. The surface materials generally aren’t suitable to anchor to because the handrail will act as a lever and pry the material right off of the concrete substrate (if present). So with that in mind, the best way to combat that is […]
Returns, Refunds and Exchanges Policy
/in diy handrail, shipping policy /by Joe VanGundyHow To Return An Item I’d be happy to make suggestions to help you fit your handrail to your steps. Feel free to call or email Joe (614) 715-4766 joe@fortinironworks.com You may be responsible for all shipping costs unless there is a manufacturer defect. Your item must be in its original unused condition to be […]
Handrail Maintenance
/in diy handrail, maintenance /by Joe VanGundyHow often do I have to paint my handrail to help prevent against rusting? As a home owner you are aware that all outdoor items will require maintenance. After your handrail has been installed, you may notice minimal surface rust in the joints or seams. To maintain the ironwork it is best to clean the […]
Shipping Policy
/in diy handrail, shipping policy /by Joe VanGundy