Custom metal fabrication for apartment communities, condominiums, senior living, student housing, and mixed-use residential. From ACR4500 aluminum balcony railings to prefabricated bolt-on balcony systems, we fabricate the full scope of multifamily metalwork at the volume and consistency that developers and GCs require.
Request a BidMultifamily residential construction is Metal City Fab's largest market and our deepest area of expertise. We have fabricated and installed metalwork on hundreds of apartment communities, condominium developments, senior living facilities, and student housing projects. Our proprietary ACR4500 aluminum railing system was designed specifically for the volume, consistency, and schedule demands that multifamily construction creates.
A typical multifamily metalwork scope includes hundreds of ACR4500 balcony railing panels across multiple buildings and phases, stair railings that match the balcony profile throughout the property, AmeriLouver dumpster enclosure gates, pool fencing with self-closing and self-latching gate hardware, perimeter and dog park fencing, and building signage. When the project calls for bolt-on balcony structures, our prefabricated MCF Balcony system eliminates weeks of framing from the critical path.
Every component ships from the same powder coat line in the same finish. The black on the third-floor balcony railing on Building D is the same black as the pool fence, the dumpster gate, and the stair railing in Building A. That consistency across hundreds of units and multiple buildings is something that splitting the metalwork scope across multiple fabricators cannot guarantee.
We coordinate phased delivery schedules that match the construction sequence. Building A railings arrive when Building A is ready. Building B follows. Our estimating team responds to multifamily bid requests within 24 hours.
On a typical 150-300 unit apartment or condo project, our scope covers the following. All fabricated in our shop, all finished on the same line, all installed by our crews.
Hundreds of matching ACR4500 aluminum balcony railing panels across all buildings and phases. Picket, glass, or mesh infill. Fascia-mounted standard. Consistent post and top rail profile on every unit on the property. PE-stamped engineering and detailed shop drawings included with every project.
Interior and exterior stair railings using the same ACR4500 post and top rail profile as the balcony railings. ADA-compliant secondary handrails with graspable profile on all common area stairs. Consistent appearance from the balcony to the stairwell throughout the property.
MCF Balcony system for projects requiring structural balcony platforms. 100% extruded aluminum, ships fully welded, crane-placed onto the building in hours. Eliminates weeks of balcony framing, waterproofing, and finish work from the critical path. Overhead tieback rod support with zero building envelope penetration.
Code-compliant pool barrier fencing and self-closing, self-latching gate hardware for multifamily pool and amenity areas. Aluminum construction to resist pool chemical corrosion. Meets IBC and local pool barrier code requirements for spacing, height, and gate hardware.
AmeriLouver double-swing dumpster gates with Gorilla barrel hinges, cane bolts, drop rods, and keyed/rekeyable latch hardware. Built for the daily punishment of commercial waste service. 100% visual screening with airflow. Matching finish with the site fencing and railings.
Perimeter fencing, courtyard enclosures, patio dividers, and dog park fencing. Ornamental, picket, and decorative styles in aluminum and steel. Dog park fencing with double-gate vestibule entries and self-closing hardware. Coordinates with the railing and screening finish across the entire site.
Three of MCF's four proprietary products were designed specifically for multifamily construction. Each one addresses a common multifamily scope item that traditionally requires custom fabrication or general contracting coordination.
Proprietary aluminum commercial railing system designed for the volume demands of multifamily. Fully welded panels in picket, glass, or mesh. Hundreds of matching units per project with consistent quality. The most specified MCF product.
Prefabricated aluminum balcony system that ships fully assembled and bolts onto wood-frame, steel, or concrete structures. Eliminates balcony framing from the critical path. Crane-placed in hours by a 3-person crew.
Proprietary louver screening panels and gates for dumpster enclosures and HVAC equipment concealment. Every multifamily project needs dumpster screening. AmeriLouver panels match the ACR4500 finish from the same powder coat line.
Our shop is built for multifamily production runs. When the project calls for 400 balcony railing panels across four buildings, we have the fabrication throughput and quality control systems to deliver consistent product at scale.
We sequence fabrication and delivery to match the construction schedule building by building, phase by phase. Railings arrive when the building is ready for railings. Not three months early sitting in a staging area getting damaged.
Railings, fencing, gates, screening, and balconies all come off the same powder coat line. The finish on the last balcony railing installed matches the first one, even when delivery is spread across months of phased construction.
The railing on Building A is identical to Building D. When a prospective tenant walks the property, every balcony, stairwell, pool fence, and dumpster enclosure presents the same quality and appearance.
Railings, fencing, gates, screening, balconies, and signage in one contract from one fabricator. One submittal, one delivery schedule, one warranty, one call when something needs attention.
The metalwork on a multifamily property is what prospective tenants see during the tour. Balcony railings, pool fencing, entry gates, and site furnishings directly affect lease-up velocity and rent rates. Quality matters here.
A selection of Metal City Fab multifamily residential projects. Visit our full portfolio to see more.
Multi-campus senior living community in Northville and Novi, Michigan. Hundreds of ACR4500 aluminum balcony railing panels, custom aluminum picket dog park fencing, and AmeriLouver site screening across multiple buildings and construction phases. The ACR4500 system delivered consistent quality and appearance across both campuses despite staggered delivery timelines.
Garden-style apartment community in Shelby Township, Michigan. Full ACR4500 aluminum balcony and handrail scope across multiple residential buildings. Fascia-mounted balcony railings with matching stair railings and ADA-compliant secondary handrails throughout the property.
Urban loft-style apartment development. ACR4500 aluminum balcony railings fabricated to complement the modern industrial architectural character of the building. Textured black powder coat finish throughout.
Multifamily community with ACR4500 aluminum railing systems on balconies and walkways across the property. Demonstrates the ACR4500 system at scale on a volume multifamily project with tight delivery coordination.
Custom aluminum and glass pool fencing and swing gates for the multifamily amenity area. Code-compliant pool barrier with self-closing and self-latching hardware. Glass infill for an unobstructed view of the pool area from the surrounding common space.
Mid-rise apartment development on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. ACR4500 aluminum balcony railings on the building exterior. Urban infill project requiring coordination with tight site logistics and active street traffic.
