Metal Railings & Guardrail Systems
Cable rail, stainless and glass railing systems, and code-compliant guardrails — engineered for safety and detailed for the clean lines architects want.
Railings are where safety meets sightlines. Architectural Systems fabricates and installs cable rail, stainless steel and glass railing systems along with code-compliant commercial guardrails for stairs, balconies, mezzanines, terraces and rooftop amenity spaces.
The challenge with modern railing design is keeping it minimal while meeting guard-load and infill-spacing requirements. Our engineering background lets us do both — we resolve post spacing, base connections and glass or cable tensioning so the finished system reads as clean and light, passes inspection, and stands up to daily use.
From a transparent glass guard on a feature stair to runs of stainless cable rail around an outdoor terrace, we detail every connection for clean, repeatable field installation across the Bay Area.
Why this scope works better with us
Code-Compliant by Design
Guard heights, infill spacing and load requirements are engineered into the design from the start, so approvals and inspections go smoothly.
The Look You Specified
Cable, glass and slim stainless systems keep sightlines open and details minimal — without compromising safety performance.
Field-Ready Detailing
We detail posts, base plates and embeds for clean installation on concrete, steel and stair stringers, reducing field rework.
Our fabrication process
Design-Assist & Budget
We join at concept or DD to budget, problem-solve constructability, and value-engineer without sacrificing the designer’s intent.
Shop Drawings & Engineering
Detailed shop drawings, connection design and BIM coordination, submitted for architect and GC approval.
Fabrication
In-house cutting, forming, welding, laser-cut work and finishing — to architectural tolerances.
Finishing
Powder coat, anodize, paint, patina, blackened steel and specialty finishes coordinated to the spec.
Delivery & Field Installation
Sequenced delivery and professional installation, coordinated to the project schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do your railings meet commercial building-code load requirements?
Can you combine glass and cable with a metal frame?
Do you install as well as fabricate?
Have a project on the boards?
Bring us in early. We’ll budget your architectural metal scope, solve constructability, and protect the design — all from one accountable shop.