[tonymats]

Our house has a 40 ft paver terrace with a sharp drop-off (photo attached) and a curved outer edge. I would like to install a 3 ft high railing to prevent our 1.5 yo son from tumbling down the slope. The only problem is the curve - we would like the railing to follow the outline of the terrace. Are there metal panels that are pliable enough to be bent (perhaps with a pipe bending tool)? Any suggestions where to look for those?

 

[Windows on Wash]

Depends on the material that you select but square tube, can accommodate some bending in the right tubing bender.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

By the time the fence can be built he'll already be able to traverse that slope, the 3 steps to the left in the picture and many other objects.:biggrin2:So now we must choose another reason for the railing. Yes, it would look nice and enhance the area.

 

[SPS-1]

"panel" ? You mean you want solid sheet ?

Steel can be bent. And steel can be cut from flat stock to a curved shape. Its not a big deal, just more work and more cost.

 

[huesmann]

 

[tonymats]

Thanks, everyone!
@SPS-1 I'm definitely not looking for a solid panel. The curved railing you posted looks beautiful but was most likely custom-made by a professional. I'm looking for a light-duty version of this that can be bent on the spot.

 

[SPS-1]

Guardrails are required to withstand a 200 pound horizontal force applied 2" from the top of the railing. So I doubt you will be able to find commercially available components that can bend that easily.

Are the posts going on the pavers area, or in front, on the soil ?