Classic Railing
Timeless Beauty & Modern Elegance
Fortress Classic Railing is perfect for those who desire the exquisite combination of timeless beauty and modern elegance. Classic premium welded railing panels provide the aesthetic beauty and customization possibilities that were previously available only through more expensive local custom welding shops. Durable and beautiful, Classic Railing can be mounted on any surface such as concrete, wood or composite. Unlike other bulkier systems, Classic Railing provides the unique opportunity to have a distinctly attractive railing system with increased visibility that truly opens up the beautiful world surrounding you.
Features & Benefits
- 6' & 8' pre-welded sections
- 100% pre-galvanized and powder coated iron
- Strongest and most attractive railing system on the market
- Twice the strength of aluminum
- Beautiful and unique customizing options with a wide selection of accessories right at your fingertips
- Available in standard Gloss Black
- Some products also available in two premium textured finishes: Antique Bronze & Rustic Brown
Virtually Maintenance Free
Fortress Classic Railing is virtually maintenance free, which translates into more time enjoying your fortress and less time maintaining it! With the ability to resist effects of weathering, Classic Railing is coated with FortressGuard which is a specialized mixture that encompasses a premium powder coating loaded with UV inhibitors and a heavy zinc galvanization treatment.
Premium Textured Finishes
In addition to standard Gloss Black, two premium textured finishes are available for a number of Classic Railing Products. Antique Bronze as well as Rustic Brown are stocking items for specific products. Please contact your local retailer for more information on product availability in these premium textured finishes.
Railing Comparison
| Fortress | Composite | Wood | Vinyl | Aluminum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Optimal Vision Strong, sleek profile |
Bulky Obstructs the view |
Bulky Obstructs the view |
Shiny/Artificial Appearance Can grab too much attention |
Good Vision Less strength means shorter sections. More sections mean more posts. |
| Installed Cost | $$ | $$$$$ | $ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Weathering/ Maintenance |
Virtually Maintenance Free Resistant to staining; No continual painting necessary to maintain appearance |
Low Maintenance Can be stain spotted; Mold can be an issue in some cases. Sagging can occur on 8' sections |
High Maintenance Requires regular staining, painting, and sealing to maintain appearance |
Virtually Maintenance Free Tends to show dirt; Potential in cracking; Sometimes needs painting |
Virtually Maintenance Free Some maintenance may be requires because of bending, oxidizing, etc. |
| Safety | Very Strong Strongest material |
Less Strong Weaker structure |
Strong Splintering and splitting fairly common |
Less Strong Utilizes supports for strength |
Less Strong than iron Bending is common in 6' sections |