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Horizontal Railing.. 🚩

  • Writer: Cid Herlein
    Cid Herlein
  • Feb 26
  • 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!




​Questions about your home's safety? Drop them in the comments! 👇

 
 
 

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