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title: "Oakland Horizontal Railing – Dawes"
description: "Rod railing in Oakland (Dawes) by Bay Area Railings: surface mounted, dark bronze powder coat. Built and installed in-house, from $250/ft."
url: https://bayarearailings.com/project/oakland-horizontal-railing-dawes/
last_updated: 2026-09-13
---

# Oakland Horizontal Railing – Dawes

## Project Components

**System:** Bay Area Railings RodRail Horizontal Rail System

**Mounting Type:** Surface mount

**Post Type:** 2x2" Square 6061 Aluminum

**Top Bar Type:** 3x1 Aluminum

**Horizontal:** 1/2" round aluminum

**Finish:** Dark Bronze Powder Coat

**City:** Oakland

**Price:** Starting at $250 per linear foot installed

## Project Overview

The homeowners at Dawes Street wanted a deck railing that felt modern and streamlined, something that adds safety yet doesn’t dominate the visual space. Their goal was a railing system that offers durability, clean lines, and a design that complements their home’s architecture, without bulky vertical posts or overly ornate detailing.

We installed our RodRail Horizontal Rail System with square aluminum posts and a dark-bronze powder-coat finish. The horizontal ½″ round aluminum rods stretch across the span, creating crisp, uninterrupted lines that enhance the sense of width and openness. The aluminum top bar provides subtle structure and a clean finish, without disrupting the minimalist aesthetic.

Thanks to aluminum’s inherent advantages, corrosion resistance, light weight, durability, and very low maintenance needs, this railing delivers long-term performance for outdoor use. Unlike wood, it won’t warp or rot, and unlike untreated metal, it won’t rust under exposure to weather.

The result is a deck railing that balances safety, style, and simplicity, ideal for homeowners who value modern design, practical performance, and a low-maintenance solution that lasts.

Inspired?

## Contact us for a custom quote. We’d be happy to show how a horizontal railing can fit your space and design vision.

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## A Visual Glimpse Of

The Dawes Street