Decorative Railings: The Finishing Touch You Need

One of the many services Moreno & Moreno proudly provides is the installation and replacement of exterior railings. We urge you to not take for granted the effect that railings have on your home! Here are two common thought processes that cause people to overlook this service.

1. I already have railings.
2. I don’t have a second story, or a front porch, so what use do I have for a railing?

The fact of the matter is, you’d never guess the impact decorative railings have on the attractiveness of a building! Railings can provide an elegant and sophisticated look for any type of home. One could even say that railings add a sense of stability to an exterior. And contrary to popular belief, they don’t have to be around a front porch or balcony.

Moreno & Moreno has years of experience installing decorative railings to enhance the look and value of numerous properties. But just like selecting a nice watch or a piece of jewelry, the key is placement and choice of material. Here are 4 places where railings can add a lot of character to your home:

Under and around windows

Beautify any exterior wall by installing a small decorative guard rail around the bottom half of any window. There are a variety of shapes and designs to choose from. Find something that accents your windows.

Beside walkways

Instead of lining your walkways with shrubbery, install a railing. Even the cheapest material requires far less upkeep. Or you can keep your plants and install a railing to compliment the flow of your landscape. You can go with a handrail, or something lower to the ground and more subtle.

Up against walls

Turn a bland concrete wall into a work of art. A railing can add depth to a plain surface, or accent the color and texture of your siding.They can also create the illusion of more windows or an added balcony, which can give your home the exterior perception of being bigger or more luxurious.

Surrounding your yard

Fence in your yard with style! Railings are much more appealing than chain link fences, making them a great alternative. If you’d rather have a privacy fence surrounding your yard, consider sectioning off a garden or pool area with a railing. Moreno & Moreno recommend using a low-maintenance, durable material for railings in these locations. You can read about our material options here.

The possibilities are really endless when using railings as a decorative addition to your home. But what about more practical uses? If you do have a second story balcony, hopefully you already have a railing. However people often neglect to replace their railings after moving into a home. This can become a safety hazard. Neglected railings on your front porch are less of safety hazard, but more of an eyesore! You want your guests or potential buyers to have a good first impression of your home, and replacing old railings with something more modern and elegant is a quick and affordable way to do achieve this.

To learn more about the custom railings styles we can create for your home, call us at 407.300.4500 or book your free estimate here today!

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