Production Process
Metal Art railing inserts and complete welded railing solutions available!
Our NatureRails™ are available in standard sizes and of course custom design and sized to meet your steel railing requirements. All railing products are designed to meet residential building codes of 4" or less spacing. You will go through a proof cycle process of your design and you may make alterations of your design prior to manufacturing of the product. You will be assigned your own design assistant that works with you and the artist to create functional artwork for your home or business!
Upon completion of the design process with the artist, your product is now ready to be cut out of steel on the water jet machine. Your NatureRails™ product starts with high quality pickled and oiled steel materials. Residential railing standard is 10 gauge (1/8th") & 30" tall. Commercial applications designed per specifications. Many other materials are available if you are looking for something out of the norm.
Your NatureRails™ art is cut on a Water Jet table which provides the most detailed and precise cut of our all original designs by Rob Gerdin. The Water Jet cuts the steel with more than 50,000 p.s.i. of water and abrasion mix.
Next, your product is prepared for powder coating, with an acid cleaner and hand ground metal for removal of any edges left by the fabrication process. If your product requires welding, it is done at this time and you will be given a weld sketch to approve before fabrication.
NatureRails™ are coated with trusted Cardinal brand powder coat products to complete your artwork. Guaranteed not to rust, crack or fade. To view a sample of the many colors available, please click here. Powder coating is a sprayed on powder that is electrically charged and then baked on, creating an enamel affect.
Finally, your product is carefully packaged in a sturdy crate and banded for delivery by UPS or ABF Trucking, right to your door.
Pricing
Standard Railing
$930.00 per design 30x72 (6 foot railing), 2-3 weeks lead time
$1240.00 per design 30x96 (8 foot railing), 2-3 weeks lead time
Custom Designed Railing
Custom designed railing is estimated at $180.00 per lineal foot at a standard height of 30" tall. This includes design time, materials, fabrication and powder coating. Three hours of design time are allotted per 20 lineal feet of railing ordered. Complete welded steel railing systems also available and are quoted on a per project basis. This general pricing is for panel inserts only, and does not include hand or foot railing. Please allow 4-12 weeks for all custom projects, depending on size and complexity of the project. For a quote on your project, please contact NatureRails@q.com.
Special Recognition
NatureRails™ has been featured in popular magazines such as Country's Best Log Homes Accesories Section, and Log Home Living Magazines' showcase article which both highlight specialty products for your log, timber or luxury home.
NatureRails™ was named one of the "50+ Hottest New Products for Your Log Home" by Log & Timber Style Magazine. Fall 2005
Featured in Montana Parade of Homes, 2007.
This kitchen won the Builders Association of South Centeral Kentucky Parade of Homes "Best Kitchen Design" award in the Fall of 2007. NatureRails™ were used atop the kitchen cabinets and then backlit.
