The railings are classified in several different ways (material, design, location, and fixing method). Railings are generally grouped into clear categories. Below is a detailed, structured explanation.
Types of Railings (Detailed Classification)
1. Types of Railings Based on Material
This is the most common and important classification.
- Wooden railings
- Iron railings
- Wrought iron
- Cast iron
- Steel railings
- Mild steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum railings
- Glass railings
- Framed glass
- Frameless glass
- Concrete railings
- Stone railings
- Cable / wire railings
- Composite railings (combination of wood, metal, glass, etc.)
Total by material: 9 main types
2. Types of Railings Based on Design / Pattern
- Baluster railings (vertical posts)
- Horizontal bar railings
- Vertical bar railings
- Cable railings
- Panel railings
- Perforated or laser-cut railings
- Ornamental / decorative railings
- Minimalist / modern railings
Total by design: 8 types
3. Types of Railings Based on Location / Use
- Staircase railings
- Balcony railings
- Terrace / rooftop railings
- Deck railings
- Porch railings
- Handrails (wall-mounted)
Total by use: 6 types
4. Types of Railings Based on Fixing Method
- Top-mounted railings
- Side-mounted railings
- Embedded (cast-in) railings
- Wall-mounted handrails
Total by fixing method: 4 types
5. Types of Railings Based on Purpose
- Safety railings
- Decorative railings
- Protective railings
- Support railings (handrails)
Total by purpose: 4 types
Overall Conclusion
- Material-based types: 9
- Design-based types: 8
- Use-based types: 6
- Fixing-based types: 4
- Purpose-based types: 4
Post time: Dec-23-2025