Horizontal Railing.. 🚩

Cid Herlein
4 days ago
1 min read

It looks modern, but it’s a ladder in disguise. 👶🚫

Horizontal railings are a common safety defect I find during inspections. While they’re popular in "modern farmhouse" or "industrial" designs, they pose a serious fall risk for children.

If you're buying a home or renovating, stick to vertical balusters to keep the climbing at the playground, not the staircase!

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