Labor Day is behind us, and winter will be here soon. Now is the time to begin thinking about snowy and icy weather and taking steps to prepare. Winter conditions increase the risk of slip-and-fall accidents, particularly on outdoor steps. If your stairs have a railing that is damaged, now is the time to replace it. If your outdoor steps don’t have any railings at all, you should install them before winter arrives.
Railings Can Prevent Serious Injuries
A slip-and-fall accident on outdoor steps can lead to significant injuries, ranging from cuts and bruises to broken bones, head trauma, and even death. A railing can prevent an accident. It can give a person who is off balance something to grab onto and can prevent a person from tumbling over the side of a staircase and landing on the hard ground below.
A railing that’s damaged is a serious safety hazard. It can allow a preventable fall to happen, and a person who falls can get cut or otherwise injured by a damaged railing.
Installing or Replacing Railings Can Save You Money in the Long Run
If a visitor gets hurt on your property, you can file a claim with your homeowner’s insurance company to cover the resulting medical bills and other expenses. If the claim is for a large amount, your homeowner’s insurance premiums may jump.
If the person is seriously injured and your insurance doesn’t have high enough limits to cover all the expenses associated with the accident, the individual may sue you. That can put your house, your retirement savings, and your other assets and investments in jeopardy. All of that can be prevented by making sure that your outdoor steps have railings that are sturdy and secure.
Get a Quote for Aluminum or Wrought Iron Railings
With winter coming up, now is the time to think about what you can do to make your home safer and prevent accidents. Aladdin can install aluminum or wrought iron railings that will protect members of your family, as well as friends, relatives, and others who may visit your home. If your house currently has an outdoor railing that is old or damaged, replacing it can give you peace of mind.
Aladdin has been serving Connecticut homeowners for more than 70 years. Our team will make sure that your new railings meet your expectations and that they comply with relevant safety standards and building codes.
