Horizontal Railings on a Contemporary Brick Entry
Project Overview
Black horizontal railing installed on the brick entry steps of a contemporary home finished in stained wood board-and-batten and white trim, with river-rock beds and a stone lantern at the walk.
Analysis
The entry steps are wide and low, and the homeowners wanted a rail that would not compete with the brick and wood facade. A thin horizontal profile keeps the entry reading as an open terrace.
Process
Site measure, shop fabrication, powder coat, one-day install, then masonry touch-up at each base.
Outcome
A precise, low-profile rail system that follows the brickwork and keeps the entry open.
Project Details
Materials Used
Black powder-coated posts and rails with horizontal cable-style infill, cast base plates and stainless anchors set into the brick treads.
Methods & Techniques
Posts laid out to the step nosings, plates anchored and sealed into the brick, rails pitched to the run, and all penetrations pointed to match the mortar.
Key Highlights
Horizontal infill, brick-safe anchoring, pitched stair rails, custom layout to the entry