Architectural Metalwork: Stairs, Railings, Pergolas and Gates
In a premium villa or hotel, metalwork is what people touch and look at every day: the stair that floats in the double-height living room, the glass railing in front of the sea view, the pergola over the rooftop, the entrance gate. We design and make it in our own workshop with marine-grade materials, so it still looks new after years of salt air.
What We Make
Steel Stairs
Floating, stringer, spiral and sculptural stairs in steel with wood, stone or concrete treads.
Railings & Balustrades
Stainless 316, glass with stainless or aluminium channels, cable and vertical bar railings, to code height.
Pergolas & Louvres
Steel and aluminium pergolas, fixed or motorised louvres, shading screens and rooftop structures.
Gates & Doors
Sliding and swing gates, pivot doors and security doors, automated and finished to the architecture.
Screens & Facades
Perforated and laser-cut screens, facade fins and decorative panels.
Marine-Grade Finishes
316 stainless, marine aluminium, galvanizing and powder coating for coastal exposure.
Materials that survive the coast
On the Caribbean, the wrong metal shows rust stains within months. We use 316 stainless (not 304) for railings and fittings near the sea, marine-grade aluminium with powder coating for pergolas and louvres, and galvanized and painted steel for structural stairs and gates. Welds are passivated or sealed, water is never allowed to sit in profiles, and dissimilar metals are isolated to avoid galvanic corrosion.
Designed with the architecture
- Stairs need their fixings planned in the slab and walls; a floating stair is an engineering piece, not just a design.
- Railings must meet height and load rules, especially on rooftops and in rentals and hotels.
- Pergolas on rooftops need hurricane anchorage and drainage that does not damage the waterproofing.
- Gates need foundations, tracks and power planned before the driveway is finished.
Architectural Metalwork Prices (2026)
| Item | Typical spec | Price installed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Straight / floating stair | Steel structure, wood or stone treads | $45k–$180k |
| Spiral / sculptural stair | Custom steel, curved or cantilevered | $90k–$300k |
| Stainless railing | 316 stainless, posts and rails | $4,500–$9,000 / m |
| Frameless glass railing | Tempered laminated glass, channel | $6,500–$12,000 / m |
| Pergola | Steel or marine aluminium, louvres optional | $4,500–$9,500 / m² |
| Automated gate | Sliding or swing, motor and controls | $60k–$250k |
Useful pages: Structural Steel · Steel Roofs & Canopies · Mezzanines & Floor Additions · Steel Frame Homes · Corrosion Protection & Repair · Warehouse construction · Steel in the tropics: guide
Why Architects and Owners Choose Recrea
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty
- Own metal workshop in Playa del Carmen: fabrication, welding and finishing under our control
- Engineered for hurricanes: wind design to the CFE 2020 manual, calculations signed by a structural engineer and DRO
- Coastal corrosion protection as standard: galvanizing or duplex systems specified for marine exposure
- Fixed price per kg, per m² or per piece, with shop drawings approved before fabrication
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