What to Look for When Inspecting Guardrails Before Winter
As summer winds down and fall approaches, it’s a good time to proactively take a closer look at exterior guardrails. Months of sun, rain, temperature changes, and regular use can take a toll on railing systems. Building owners and facility teams can actively watch for visible signs of wear, damage, or movement, while conditions that […]
Why Glass Guardrails Make Sense in Historic Renovation Projects
Converting historic buildings for modern use requires design decisions that carefully balance preservation and performance. While original materials and finishes often receive the most attention, safety upgrades such as guardrail systems play an important role in project success. Greco contributes to a wide range of retrofit and restoration projects where glass railing systems help solve […]
Glass Guardrails and Handrails for Interior and Exterior Applications
Glass guardrails and handrails provide fall protection and support along balconies, terraces, elevated walkways, and staircases. They also help preserve sightlines, allow natural light to move through a space, and maintain an open, connected feel. They are installed in a variety of interior and exterior spaces, including office lobbies, shopping centers, apartment towers, rooftop decks, […]
Four Important IBC Code Requirements for Guardrails you Need to Know
The difference between a handrail and a guardrail is often confusing. However, international building codes provide a clear distinction between the two. Whereas handrails are designed to simply offer support across ramps and stairs, guardrails are slightly different. Unlike handrails, guardrails are life-saving devices. Their primary purpose is to stop falls from elevated surfaces, like […]
Railings and Architectural Metal Products on Clearwater Beach Hotel
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on Clearwater Beach, FL illustrates GRECO’s array of architectural solutions. GRECO fabricated and installed 2,500 square feet of decorative box grilles, 87 radius tube sunshades and 900 lineal feet of aluminum picket and grip rails.
Cape Canaveral Massive New Cruise Terminal 3 Ready to Open
Canaveral Port Authority and Carnival Cruise Line’s new two-story 185,000-sq.ft. terminal is working on the finishing touches. The new cruise terminal is Port Canaveral’s largest-ever construction project. GRECO, a leading manufacturer of high-quality architectural railings and metal products for multi-family and commercial structures in the United States and Canada, designed, fabricated, and installed over 6,200 […]
University of Florida’s $65-Million New Ballpark Completed
GRECO provides handrails, guardrails, scoreboard ladders, drink rails, glass and picket railings throughout new stadium. The 2021 Gator baseball program will have a new home. The new $65-million ballpark will feature several notable amenities, including a mixture of seating options, a 360-degree concourse, shade structures, modern team facilities, and much more. GRECO Aluminum Railings (GRECO), […]