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Commercial aluminum products, engineered & built to spec
Fireball Fab specializes in aluminum products for commercial projects and is fully equipped to accommodate each project's unique requirements, from guardrails and balconies to sunshades, canopies and fully custom fabrication.
Commercial capabilities
One shop for the products your project needs
We design, engineer and manufacture commercial aluminum railings, guardrails and balconies for the multifamily construction industry. Whether your job calls for a standard guardrail run or a fully custom assembly, our design-build process keeps it on one set of hands from estimate to delivery.
Our process
How your order moves through the shop
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Engineering
Each guardrail, balcony or custom assembly is detailed with specs and prototype mock-ups, then signed off by certified outside engineering.
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Fabrication
Your order is CNC-machined, welded by certified welders, powder-coated and assembled — ready to install with common tools.
What we build
Commercial product lines
Guardrails
Commercial Aluminum Guardrails
Our most common product is a fully welded aluminum guardrail offered in two distinct designs. Each system is built to perform in demanding commercial environments while staying easy to install in the field.
Guardrails are finished in a durable powder coat and engineered to meet commercial code, including ADA-compliant configurations. Fully welded construction sets them apart from mechanically-assembled railing kits.
Guardrail specifications
- Fully welded aluminum construction
- Tested by independent laboratories
- Continuous top rail
- Welded infill panels
- Durable powder coat finish
- Easy to install with common tools
- ADA-compliant options available
Balconies
Commercial Aluminum Balconies
Our aluminum balconies are engineered without joists and arrive ready to be mechanically assembled on site, simplifying installation while holding to a precise, repeatable standard.
Joist-less, mechanically-assembled balconies mean no field welding and a faster, cleaner install. Like everything we make, our balconies are built in Wyoming, Minnesota and manufactured entirely in America.
Balcony specifications
- Engineered without joists
- Mechanically assembled on site
- No field welding required
- Aluminum construction, powder-coated
- Made entirely in America, in Wyoming, MN
Sunshades & Canopies
Commercial Sunshades & Canopies
We design and fabricate engineered aluminum sunshades and canopies that add architectural definition and shade to commercial facades, built to integrate cleanly with the rest of your building envelope.
Each assembly is detailed to your project's spans, loads and finish requirements — structural aluminum, not canvas awning framing.
Sunshade & canopy specifications
- Engineered, structural aluminum
- Integrates with the building envelope
- Detailed to your spans, loads & finish
- Durable powder coat finish
Custom Fabrication
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
When a project calls for something outside the catalog, our team designs and fabricates custom aluminum products to your exact specifications and tolerances.
Bring us your drawings or just the problem you are trying to solve, and we will engineer a solution and build it — CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and certified welding, all in-house.
Custom fabrication
- Built to exact specifications and tolerances
- Work from your drawings — or your problem
- Engineered and fabricated in-house
- CNC machining, sheet metal, certified welding
Materials & finishes
Aluminum, finished to last
We build in aluminum because it delivers strength without the upkeep — corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance and lightweight enough to simplify installation, while standing up to demanding commercial environments.
Every guardrail is fully welded and finished in a durable powder coat for a long-lasting, low-maintenance surface, and our guardrail systems are tested by independent laboratories. Ask us about finish and color options for your project.
Material & finish
- Aluminum construction
- Fully welded assemblies
- Corrosion-resistant & low maintenance
- Durable powder-coat finish
- Independently lab-tested
Why aluminum
What aluminum means over the life of the building
For a multifamily owner or developer, a railing is a long-term asset, not a line item. We build in aluminum because it protects that investment for years after install — and because the same properties that make it durable make it easier to live with for the people who own and manage the property.
Lifecycle cost
Lower cost of ownership
Because aluminum resists corrosion and carries a durable powder coat, it doesn't rust like steel or rot like wood — so owners spend less on repainting, repair and replacement over a building's life, with a more predictable maintenance budget.
Longevity
Built to last, simple to maintain
A fully welded, independently lab-tested guardrail is one rigid assembly with a low-maintenance finish, so upkeep is mostly periodic cleaning — and it keeps performing long after the punch list is closed.
Flexibility
Design freedom that installs fast
Aluminum is light and workable, so we can fabricate guardrails, balconies, sunshades and canopies to your architecture while keeping field installation straightforward — without giving up the strength or code compliance a commercial project demands.
Weighing materials for your project? See how aluminum compares to steel and wood, or contact us to talk through finishes and specifications.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Are Fireball Fab guardrails ADA-compliant?
Yes. We build ADA-compliant guardrail configurations engineered to meet commercial code, and our guardrails are tested by independent laboratories.
Where are your aluminum products made?
Everything we make is manufactured entirely in America, built in our shop in Wyoming, Minnesota.
What is your design-build process?
One team manages your project from a take-off estimate, through engineering with detailed specifications, prototype mock-ups and certified outside engineering approval, into fabrication — CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, certified welding and assembly — all under one roof.
How are your commercial balconies installed?
Our aluminum balconies are engineered without joists and arrive ready to be mechanically assembled on site, which simplifies field installation and removes field welding.
What finish do your guardrails come in?
Guardrails are finished in a durable, low-maintenance powder coat. Contact us for current finish and color options for your project.
What types of projects do you serve?
We are a design-build manufacturer for the multifamily construction industry, producing commercial aluminum guardrails, balconies, sunshades, canopies and custom fabrication.
What is your lead time, and do you ship outside Minnesota?
Lead time depends on scope and current schedule; our schedule-driven inventory control system is built to deliver on time. Based in Wyoming, MN, we serve the Twin Cities metro and ship to commercial projects nationwide. Call (651) 770-0400 for a delivery estimate.
Should I choose aluminum or steel and wood for commercial guardrails?
Aluminum is corrosion-resistant, so it won't rust like steel or rot like wood, and it's lighter to handle and install. Our guardrails are fully welded into rigid assemblies, finished in a durable powder coat, engineered to meet commercial code with ADA-compliant configurations available, and tested by independent laboratories. That combination is why we build our commercial guardrails and balconies in aluminum.
Why fully welded guardrails instead of a bolt-together aluminum kit?
A fully welded guardrail is one rigid assembly rather than a stack of bolted parts, so there are far fewer fasteners that can loosen over time and the look is cleaner and more consistent. Welding everything in our shop also gives us repeatable, controlled quality on every section before it ships, rather than relying on field assembly to get it right.
How do joist-less aluminum balconies compare to bolt-on or prefab balconies?
Our aluminum balconies are engineered without joists and arrive ready to be mechanically assembled on site, with no field welding required. That makes field installation simpler, faster and more predictable for the builder, while the structure itself is engineered to commercial code.
Do aluminum railings rust, and how much maintenance do they need?
No — aluminum is corrosion-resistant and won't rust, and our durable powder-coat finish adds another protective layer. Upkeep is minimal: in most cases periodic cleaning is all that's needed, which lowers the long-term cost of ownership. Contact us for finish and color options for your project.
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Aluminum guardrails, balconies, sunshades & canopies — made entirely in America