Do Railings Need to Be Upgraded When Installing Guardian Surfaces

Resurfacing often raises concerns about railing codes. With Guardian Surfaces, those concerns disappear. Because our system doesn’t significantly alter height or stair geometry—and requires no demolition—it does not trigger railing upgrades or engineering reviews.

Why railings remain compliant

• Minimal elevation change
• No footprint expansion
• No structural changes

About Guardian Surfaces

Guardian Surfaces upgrades the look and performance of aging concrete without forcing costly structural changes. Communities get a safer, better-looking walkway without the expense of new railings or major construction.