Our Customers
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.
Just installed the Floor-2 and Wall-4. Great installation package. They arrived a day early. Very satisfied, thanks!
Gino Castoro
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
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
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’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 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 from prior to the sale and answering follow-on questions. Highly recommended.
Mark Meany
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
NANCY WALTER
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! 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 read more “Instructions and youtube videos made it easy to do”
Dave G
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
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