GRECO Architectural Metals

GRECO Architectural Metals Greco designs, manufactures and installs welded aluminum architectural railings in North America.

Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, TEK Tower is the city’s tallest residential development, standing 44 stories tall...
05/28/2026

Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, TEK Tower is the city’s tallest residential development, standing 44 stories tall. This high-profile project required railing systems capable of balancing durability, occupant safety, and residential design across balconies, amenity areas, and shared-use spaces.

Greco supplied its quality glass railing systems, Juliette balconies, and divider systems throughout the tower to support clean sightlines and long-term performance across residential units, amenity areas, and common spaces.

Read more about the project in our latest blog: https://grecorailings.com/greco-glass-railings-provide-clean-sightlines-and-durability-tek-tower/

Where does bird-safe glass come into railing design and planning?Glass railings support open views, daylight, and a ligh...
05/26/2026

Where does bird-safe glass come into railing design and planning?

Glass railings support open views, daylight, and a lighter visual profile, however they can also create unfortunate collision risks for birds when transparency or reflection makes the glass hard to see.

For projects near vegetation, water, green roofs, courtyards, or elevated walkways, bird-safe glass may need to be part of an effective railing design conversation. Some jurisdictions require bird-safe features for new or renovated buildings, while others address them through local guidelines, sustainability goals or design review.

Greco glass railing systems can accommodate bird-safe glazing options tailored to the project's needs. Treatments such as fritted glass, patterned films, or other visual markers can help make glass more visible to birds while preserving the openness that makes glass railing systems appealing.

Bird-safe glass railing design can support:

• Local bird-friendly design goals
• Glass railing applications near vegetation, water or high-risk areas
• Visual markers that help birds recognize glass as a barrier
• Coordination with project aesthetics, safety and local requirements
• A more sustainable approach to exterior glass design

Read our blog on bird-friendly glass and bird-safe building codes:
www.grecorailings.com/bird-friendly-glass-and-bird-safe-building-codes/

Please contact us at grecorailings.com for more information on Greco's effective railing systems and design options.

Greco’s G-Blade™ Windscreen System builds on the blade-like post design of the G-Blade™ railing system, adding wind prot...
05/13/2026

Greco’s G-Blade™ Windscreen System builds on the blade-like post design of the G-Blade™ railing system, adding wind protection for exterior hospitality and amenity spaces.

Designed for outdoor locations including restaurants, balconies, pool areas, elevated overlooks, and balcony dividers, the system helps project teams address exposure while maintaining a clean architectural look.

G-Blade™ Windscreen System features include:

• Contemporary design
• Heights up to 6 feet
• Aluminum with powder, Kynar, or anodized finish options
• Stainless steel with polished or brushed finish options
• Laminated glass infill
• Compliance with ASTM 935, ASTM 985, and IBC standards

Learn more about Greco’s G-Blade™ Windscreen System at www.grecorailings.com/g-blade-windscreen/.


Exterior railings face constant exposure.On coastal, urban, and high-traffic commercial projects, railing finishes are e...
05/07/2026

Exterior railings face constant exposure.

On coastal, urban, and high-traffic commercial projects, railing finishes are exposed to UV, moisture, salt, pollution, cleaning cycles, and daily use. Over time, a finish that is not matched to the project environment can contribute to chalking, fading, corrosion risk, and added maintenance.

Finish selection should happen early in the specification process. Greco aluminum railing systems are available with architectural-grade powder coating options for high-exposure environments. These factory-applied coatings help support long-term color and gloss retention, resist weathering, and help protect the aluminum surface from environmental exposure.

Greco finish options can support:

• Controlled factory application
• AAMA 2605 options for higher-exposure environments
• Protection against weathering and corrosion risk
• Potentially lower maintenance needs over the life of the system

Durability is not only about the railing material. It also depends on selecting a finish suited to the building’s exposure, location, and maintenance goals.

Planning a multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial project? Talk with Greco about aluminum railing systems and finish options built for your project environment.

www.grecorailings.com

Railing decisions can shift as project details develop and are finalized. Glass is commonly used where views need to sta...
04/28/2026

Railing decisions can shift as project details develop and are finalized. Glass is commonly used where views need to stay open, while metal is often a better fit for stairs, walkways, and exterior corridors where durability and easier upkeep are more important.

Our newest article looks at how different conditions influence the choice of railing types and why both systems often appear in separate locations within the same project.

Read more below.
https://grecorailings.com/choosing-between-glass-metal-railings/

What guides the choice between glass and metal railings once a project moves from drawings to site conditions?In many ca...
04/23/2026

What guides the choice between glass and metal railings once a project moves from drawings to site conditions?

In many cases, the answer depends on where the railing is being used. Various areas of the building bring varying requirements for visibility, durability, exposure, and upkeep, which is why both glass and metal railings are often utilized in different locations with the same project.

Read more below.
https://grecorailings.com/choosing-between-glass-metal-railings/

This Earth Day, we’re thinking about durability.What is important to us is how materials hold up after years of use, wea...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re thinking about durability.

What is important to us is how materials hold up after years of use, weather, and maintenance, not just how they look on installation day. Railing systems are part of the spaces people use every day, so they need to keep their finish and function over time.

When they do, there is less need for repair, rework, and replacement. That longer service life is one way material performance connects to Earth Day.

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Tight construction schedules leave little room for delays. Weather, labor availability, and field coordination can all s...
04/14/2026

Tight construction schedules leave little room for delays. Weather, labor availability, and field coordination can all slow railing installation and add pressure to the job.

Pre‑engineered systems can help by shifting more fabrication off site. Components arrive ready for installation, reducing field adjustments and supporting more predictable labor.

Greco’s Alumiview™ modular systems are pre‑engineered, finished, and designed to simplify installation at the job site.

🔴 Eliminates the need for horizontal supports
🔴 Aluminum construction supports faster assembly
🔴 Ships finished and ready for attachment
🔴 Designed to meet IBC 1015 life‑safety requirements

This approach helps contractors keep installation moving while allowing architects to maintain clean sightlines and tested performance.

See how Alumiview™ modular systems support installation at www.grecorailings.com

Salt air is tough on railing finishes. In coastal environments, lower-grade systems can show fading, chalking, and corro...
04/08/2026

Salt air is tough on railing finishes. In coastal environments, lower-grade systems can show fading, chalking, and corrosion sooner than high-performance architectural finishes.

For coastal projects, Greco offers finish options designed for harsher exposure, including AAMA 2605 high-performance coatings, G-Blade™ stainless steel posts, and warranty options for qualifying exposed finishes.

On high-exposure projects, when the finish starts to fail early, the cost to repair or replace it can quickly outweigh any upfront savings.

Learn more here: www.grecorailings.com

Do you approach handrails and guardrails as separate systems from the start? The International Building Code (IBC) addre...
04/02/2026

Do you approach handrails and guardrails as separate systems from the start? The International Building Code (IBC) addresses handrails and guardrails separately, and that distinction can affect design decisions.

Our latest blog looks at requirements, including handrail height, graspability, guardrail height, openings, and structural loading.

Read more here: https://grecorailings.com/top-5-international-building-code-requirements/

Most illuminated railing systems run into problems at the wiring connection.Exterior conduit can disrupt the clean profi...
04/01/2026

Most illuminated railing systems run into problems at the wiring connection.

Exterior conduit can disrupt the clean profile of a glass railing. Routing power within the railing system helps maintain the design while still providing perimeter illumination.

Greco’s G-Light™ integrates low-voltage LED strips within the railing assembly, is IP67-rated for exterior use, and offers a 50,000-hour lamp life to help reduce maintenance.

Lighting should improve visibility without adding exposed wiring or taking away from the railing’s appearance

Learn more at www.grecorailings.com

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