Commercial Handrails & Architectural Steel Fabrication
Redband fabricates commercial handrails, guardrails, and architectural steel components for contractors, builders, and industrial facilities across the Treasure Valley. Every component is built in our Caldwell shop from customer-supplied drawings and specifications, using CNC plasma cutting, press brake forming, and GMAW/FCAW welding.
What We Fabricate
Architectural steel work covers the visible steel and metal components of a building or facility. When you send us the drawings, we build:
- Commercial handrails: fabricated to your drawings and applicable building code requirements
- Commercial guardrails: shop-fabricated guardrail systems for elevated areas, platforms, and walkways
- Architectural steel components: custom steel elements fabricated to the architect's design intent
- Welded steel assemblies: structural components and custom assemblies built to specification
How the Drawing-to-Fabrication Process Works
The key to a clean architectural steel job is working from accurate drawings. Our process:
- Drawing intake: We work from customer-supplied drawings and digital part files, including DWG, DXF, and STEP formats where available.
- Programming: Parts are programmed in SolidWorks and nested in ProNest for CNC plasma cutting.
- Cutting and forming: Components are cut on our Hypertherm HPR130XD AutoGas plasma system and formed on our 150-ton press brake with a 10-foot bed.
- Welding and assembly: Welded assemblies are completed with GMAW and FCAW welding. Structural steel welding with AWS D1.1 qualifications available based on project requirements.
- Finish coordination: Final finish, such as galvanizing or painting, is coordinated with your specified finisher.
Materials for Idaho Conditions
Architectural steel in the Treasure Valley sees temperature swings, UV exposure, and moisture. Material selection depends on the project:
- Carbon steel: the standard structural choice for handrails, guardrails, and structural components
- Aluminum: for applications where weight or corrosion resistance is a priority
- Stainless steel: for accent details and environments where the raw metal finish is part of the design
Fabrication for Multi-Unit Projects
For contractors running multi-unit projects, consistency across every component matters. We treat architectural steel as a manufactured product, using the same drawings, programming, and fabrication setup for every piece so components match across the project.
Serving the Treasure Valley
Redband Fabrication is located in Caldwell, Idaho, serving industrial customers across the Treasure Valley, including Nampa, Meridian, Boise, and Canyon County.
Get a Quote on Your Architectural Steel
Send us your drawings, material specifications, and quantities, and we will get you a fabrication quote. We fabricate to customer-supplied drawings and specifications. Request a quote for your next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you fabricate commercial handrails and guardrails?
Yes. Redband fabricates commercial handrails and guardrails in our Caldwell shop, built to customer drawings and specifications. We are a shop fabrication company; installation is coordinated by your contractor or crew.
What materials do you use for architectural steel?
We fabricate in carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel depending on the project requirements. Final finish, such as galvanizing, painting, or coating, is coordinated with your specified finisher.
Can you fabricate from our architect's drawings?
Yes. We work from customer-supplied drawings and digital part files using SolidWorks and ProNest. Send us your drawings, material specifications, and quantities for pricing on your next project.