Iron X Handrail Picket #3 (Concrete Steps)

I'm extremely happy with my purchase of the Iron X Handrail. I would definitely order from this company again and highly recommend their handrails.Pros:Arrived much faster than promised/expectedRailing is very sturdy and looks greatInstructions were easy to understand and contained helpful illustrationsExcellent drill bit provided, I had no issues drilling through concrete with a mediocre hand drillWas relatively simple for a non-handyman like myself to installAmazing customer service, Joe was super responsive and the replacement fasteners I needed were sent very quicklyCons:The railing was somewhat difficult to cut (because it's so solidly constructed) without a good table saw

Mother-in-law moving in for a few months, she needs a handrail to get up the front porch steps. I looked atless expensive aluminum options but choose to go with more sturdy American wrought-iron. Well made product, with clear installation instructions. Only four stars for ease of installation because it took a few hours proceeding carefully), I needed a sawzall and a hammer drill which I already had but installation went well. Only four stars for "value for the money" because it was fairly expensive. But very pleased with the product and the final outcome. I do think it was worth the extra expense to get a sturdy and well made product. Recommended.

I ordered this railing to help my mother get up and down the steps of her house. The product itself didn’t disappoint in quality. The only issues I had was the hardware (concrete bolts) included with the railing. I did use the appropriate sized drill bit, but 2 of the bolts snapped while halfway in the concrete. After removing what was left in the concrete I decided to go with the trusted Tapcons. I installed it over a month now and so far so go. Very sturdy and looks great. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone and I would buy again.

Rails were easy to install. The rail is attractive and exceptionally sturdy and I am a big guy. I thought the fact that the installation instructions were crystal clear and hardware was provided was impressive. Product was well packaged and even thought to box was a little worse for wear, the rails did not have a scratch. The installation was in concrete and i tried using the bit and screws provided. The screw would not drive properly even using a 1/2 inch drill. Went to the hardware store an picked up some Tapcon screws of the same size and they went right in. I recommend the rails, but recognize that the hardware may be lacking.

I like the overall quality of this railing. Very solid construction and the installation was straight forward but, if you're not comfortable doing some important measurements, using hammer drills and expending some labor driving in the concrete screws (not like a simple wood screw), I would hire a professional. FWIW, I'm approaching 70 years old and did it myself so...there's that to consider. :-)

The product instructions were extremely helpful and included illustrations. I've never drilled in concrete or brick before and was glad that I ordered the product with the fastners and drill bit. I had to buy a hammer drill to do the job. One notation: I had a little trouble installing the decorative covers for the fastners. There probably is a trick that I don't know about.After installing one rail, I ordered the second one for the other side of the stairs.

We are pleased with this product. It is sturdy and nice looking. We have three cement steps leading from the back door to the patio and it fits perfectly. It was relatively easy to install with the right tools to drill into cement.

Works. Could be sturdier.