New England is unique and filled with tradition. The history of the region is filled with the founding of the United States, Native Americans, and Pilgrims. The custom commercial railing era began in New England.

Southeast Railing Co Inc continues the tradition of custom commercial railing manufacturing. Providing custom railing services to local contractors, trades people, business owners, and housing authorities. Craftsmen carefully design custom railings, steel staircases, handicap ramp railings, guardrails, and elegant ornamental fences and gates.

From England to America

The properties of iron have made it an invaluable material since it was first exploited in England around 2,700 years ago. The strength, hardness and toughness of the metal made it ideal for a wide range of applications, for example tools, weapons, nails, beams and horseshoes. Since iron does not soften or melt until it is very hot, ironworking took place at high temperatures and consumed large amounts of fuel.

These pioneers of the industry lead the way for ironworks to be introduced to the United States. America took the industry to a whole new level. Feeding the newly founded nation with products, tools, and innovation. Blacksmith skill and techniques arrived from England to America.

Iron was one of the most important industries in 18th century America. The rise of the industry tracks closely with the growth of the nation. One scholar observed that iron’s “strength and durability made it a necessity of life and an item of increasing need with the growth of American settlement: nails, farming implements, guns, machinery components for burgeoning industry.” The British had prohibited any iron work in the colony with the exception of bog iron, which would have been sent to England for processing and refinement. The chokehold was soon broken and by the time of the American Revolution the colonies had become the third largest producer of iron in the world.

Modern Commercial Railing Fabrication

Modern commercial railing fabrication is very much similar to historical wrought iron railing fabrication. Some of the useful tools and equipment are the same, and other equipment is different. These have been advancements made in the art of ironwork. New techniques have allowed craftsmen to deliver stunning commercial railings, balconies, and guardrails.

As local governments applied regulations and laws that improved safety, the commercial railing industry experienced extensive growth. This opened the path for skilled ironworkers to apply workmanship to meet this new demand. Hundreds of Massachusetts shops opened to meet the demand of large contractors, businesses, construction companies, developers, and housing authorities. The industry is booming throughout New England.

When you use local wrought iron railing manufacturers you are part of the rich tradition in New England. Supporting local jobs and the New England economy.