2025-04-25
1. Stainless Steel Guardrails
✅ Advantages:
✔ High strength and corrosion resistance: 304/316 stainless steel has strong resistance to rust and is suitable for coastal or humid areas
✔ Low maintenance: No need for frequent painting, easy to clean
✔ Strong modern feel: Suitable for modern buildings, commercial buildings, balconies
❌ Disadvantages:
✖ Higher cost: More expensive than ironwork and PVC
✖ Cold to the touch in winter: Unsuitable for outdoor use in extremely cold regions
Applicable scenarios: High-end residences, shopping malls, hotels, seaside buildings
2. Aluminum Alloy Guardrails
✅ Advantages:
✔ Lightweight and durable: lighter than stainless steel while maintaining sufficient strength
✔ Rust-proof and maintenance-free: surface oxide layer provides protection, no need for painting
✔ Highly malleable: can be shaped into various forms, suitable for personalized customization
❌ Disadvantages:
✖ Higher price: More expensive than wrought iron but cheaper than stainless steel
✖ Slightly lower strength: Unsuitable for applications requiring extremely high strength
Applicable scenarios: balcony of villa, staircase, garden fence
3. Iron Artwork Guardrails
✅ Advantages:
✔ Classic and beautiful: European-style retro design, suitable for traditional buildings
✔ Customizable complex patterns: Strong artistic appeal
✔ Reasonable price: Cheaper than stainless steel and aluminum alloy
❌ Disadvantages:
✖ Prone to rust: Regular application of anti-rust paint is necessary.
✖ High maintenance cost: Over time, the paint may peel off and the metal may corrode.
Q1: Will stainless steel guardrails rust?
A: 304/316 stainless steel is not prone to rust under normal conditions. However, if exposed to salt spray (such as at the seaside) for a long time, 316 material should be chosen.Q2: How long can iron railings last?
A: If they are maintained regularly (by repainting every 2-3 years), they can last for over 10 years. Otherwise, they may start to rust after 5-8 years.