Below is a clear breakdown of each system and how they compare.
RDI ADA Aluminum Secondary Handrail
Overview
The RDI Aluminum ADA Handrail is a modular graspable handrail system designed to add safety and code compliance to stairways and ramps. It is typically installed below the main deck railing as a secondary grab rail.
Key Features
- Material: Powder-coated aluminum
- Profile: 1.5" graspable handrail diameter
- Lengths: Commonly available in 80", 104", and 120" lineals
- Colors: White, Matte Black, Matte Bronze
- Mounting: Attaches to posts or walls with brackets every ~6 ft
- Code compliance: Designed to meet ADA graspability requirements for stairs and ramps.
System Components
The RDI system uses multiple accessories to build continuous handrails:
- Straight handrail lineals
- Internal and external joiners
- 90° corners
- Post returns and wall returns
- 180° return loops
- Mounting brackets
- End caps
These pieces allow installers to build continuous handrails around corners, landings, and stairs.
Advantages
- Strong metal-to-metal connections for durability
- Powder-coat finish tested for long-term weather resistance
- Easy modular installation with concealed joints
- Made to integrate with RDI railing systems like Avalon or Elevation.
Deckorators ADA Aluminum Secondary Handrail
Overview
The Deckorators ADA-Compliant Handrail is also a modular graspable handrail system used alongside deck stair railings to meet accessibility codes.
Key Features
- Material: Heavy-gauge powder-coated aluminum
- Profile: Round 1.5" diameter handrail
- Length: 95" sections
- Colors: Textured Black, Textured White, Bronze
- Compatibility: Works with wood, composite, or aluminum railings and posts 2.5" or larger.
System Components
Deckorators also uses a modular system with multiple connectors:
- Straight handrail sections
- 90° inside/outside corners
- External swivel elbows
- Adjustable joiners
- Offset brackets
- 180° return loops
- Wall mounts and post returns
- End caps
These components make the system adaptable for stairs, ramps, and landings.
Advantages
- Heavy-gauge aluminum construction for rigidity
- Seamless connections and quick installation
- Designed to match Deckorators railing systems
- Works with multiple railing materials (wood/composite/aluminum).
RDI Secondary ADA Handrail
RDI is excited to bring you our graspable hand rail line - RDI Aluminum Hand Rail. RDI Aluminum Hand Rail offers a graspable railing in a material and color palette that coordinates with our RDI Metal Works railing systems and is compatible with all RDI railing systems. Strong, metal-to-metal connections ensure dependable safety and security for any stair or ramp and code compliance. Components can be easily cut to size with a basic chop saw and there are no special tools or special skills required.
Deckorators Aluminum Secondary Handrail
Deckorators ADA-compliant secondary handrail is a functional and highly versatile graspable handrail. The handrail components can be used to construct an ADA-compliant secondary railing, which is often needed for meeting special building codes. Deckorators handrail is available in 3 textured colors.
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