Exploring Railing Warranties

If you’re in the market for a new handrail, you’re probably thinking about a few factors: style, materials, and installation, for example. But railing warranties are just as important — if not more so. Warranties help protect your purchase and provide peace of mind for the lifetime of your handrail. Let’s explore the ins and outs of railing warranties so you can make an informed choice as you browse for a new handrail system.

Why Are Railing Warranties Important?

First, a robust warranty is a great way to ensure that you’re purchasing a high-quality, reliable handrail. After all, a company won’t provide a high level of consumer protection if they aren’t selling a trustworthy product. A warranty is a promise to the consumer — a promise that the manufacturer did everything in their power to produce a trustworthy product. Most warranties also cover defects in materials and workmanship, so you can be sure that your railing is manufactured with care. Ultimately, a handrail is an investment in your property, and you deserve the peace of mind that comes with a robust warranty.

Types of Railing Warranties

Railing warranties can vary widely depending on the manufacturer and the type of railing system. Below are some common types of warranties you might see during your search for a new handrail:

• Material Warranty: This type of warranty covers defects in the materials used to manufacture the railing system — for example,  rust or corrosion on a metal railing. A material warranty generally guarantees that you’ll be financially protected if your handrail starts to show signs of major structural defects.
• Finish Warranty: Like the name suggests, a finish warranty applies to the exterior finish on a handrail. Finish-specific warranties protect consumers in case a handrail starts to peel, crack, or blister within a specific amount of time. These warranties only apply to normal use and conditions; for example, if you intentionally scrape your handrail over and over again, the finish warranty likely won’t apply.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty: A lifetime warranty means one of two things: either the product is covered for the lifetime of the original owner, or the product is covered for as long as the person owns the property where the railing is installed. A lifetime limited warranty specifies certain limitations and conditions under which the manufacturer will repair or replace the railing system. These warranties might exclude damages caused by misuse or improper installation.

All Aluminum Handrail Direct products offer a lifetime limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. Our warranties specify that, in the course of normal and proper use, Aluminum Handrail Direct products will not crack, peel, blister, flake or rust.

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Are you shopping for a new railing system? If so, make sure to carefully review the warranty terms and conditions to understand what is covered, as well as any limitations that may apply. Like we mentioned above, our lifetime limited warranty protects against defects in workmanship and materials; it also guarantees that our products won’t crack, peel, blister, flake, rust, or show signs of abnormal weathering during normal use.

No matter what kind of handrail you might need, contact Aluminum Handrail Direct for assistance. We offer high-quality, maintenance-free aluminum handrails and accessories, and we would be happy to help you understand more about our options. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, we’re a trusted authority on all types of handrails. We’ll even ship your handrails directly to you to simplify your building process. For more information on railing warranties, call us at 417-409-3179 or contact us online. We can walk you through the specifics of our lifetime limited warranty policy.