Flexible Form Carl Stahl DécorCable manufactures its X-TEND flexible stainless cable mesh in four diameters, from 1 millimeter up to 3 millimeters. All mounting hardware is included. Carl Stahl DécorCable. 800.444.6271. www.decorcable.com.


Half Again Wahoo Rail contains 45 percent recycled content from industrial and post-consumer aluminum scrap. Available in three shades, the rail sections have standard heights of 36 inches and 42 inches. Wahoo Decks. 877.270.9387. www.wahoodecks.com

 Retro Rock Pietra del Mar and Barbara Tattersfield Design hand-carve balustrades and other interior masonry details using limestone and marble. Choose from an online library of designs or come up with your own. Pietra del Mar/Barbara Tattersfield Design. 866.920.0745 (West Coast), 800.786.6350 (East Coast). www.btattersfielddesign.com

Post-Op Keuka Studios' posts are offered in several standard colors and can be topped with a wood rail. Keuka recommends ipe or Brazilian walnut for outdoor applications. Metal top rails are possible, but only if they can be installed by a local fabricator. Keuka Studios. 585.624.5960. www.keuka-studios.com.


Light Rail The Micro Star series from Atlantis Rail Systems includes integrated lighting options for railings, fencing, steps, and more. Each LED bulb has a life cycle of 50,000 hours. Atlantis Rail Systems. 800.541.6829. www.atlantisrail.com.

 Get a Grip Feeney says its series 400 DesignRail aluminum railing allows for the easy attachment of wood or composite top rails, given its lean ¾-inch-thick profile. The system can be cut and assembled on site, using components that snap and screw together. Feeney. 800.888.2418. www.feeneyarchitectural.com

Sun Block Parasoleil panels are well-suited to a range of applications, including railings, privacy screens, and sunshades. Thickness, size, and pattern are customized for each project in such materials as recycled copper, powder-coated aluminum, and raw steel. Parasoleil. 303.589.4524. www.parasoleil.com.

 Cover Up Wood, steel, and extruded aluminum railings from Cable Art can accommodate cables of various sizes. The cables can be ordered in three types of stainless steel and with a PVC jacket in a range of colors. Custom fittings and assemblies also are available. Cable Art. 661.257.7522. www.cableartinc.com.