Kee Klamp Railing vs. Welded Rail: Rusty Uprights

Which would you prefer?

Traditional Welded Rail

Kee Klamp Railing

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Welded rail that is embedded into concrete typically has a rust problem for a number of reasons:

Kee Klamp railings mitigate corrosion in a number of different ways:

  • Welding remove the galvanization from the railing making it more prone to rust.
  • Kee Klamp railings keep the galvanization intact and can even be powdercoated to a specific color
  • Embedding a piece of steel pipe into concrete causes rusting because concrete is porous and contains moisture.  This moisture contacts the pipe and traditionally causes rusting around the base of embedded uprights.
  • Kee Klamp railings use base flanges that sit on top of the concrete surface.  This method keeps the pipe out of the concrete and reduces the opportunity for corrosion.
  • The welding processes can take several days, leaving the pipe open to the elements, possibly leading the pipes filling up with water.
  • Kee Klamp railings install quickly and easily and usually are finished the same day that they are started.
   

After 4 years, not a Spot of Rust

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The railing pictured above was installed 4 years ago and as you can see there is no rust that has appeared, nor even the signs of rust beginning to show.

See more comparisons between welded railing and Kee Klamp railings.

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