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Belly pickets
Curved pickets create a more sculptural center line for an entry, stair, porch, or guardrail section.
Start with the look you want
Specialty work should feel like it belongs with the house.
A specialty railing is not a stock add-on. It is a chance to make the picket line, decorative details, proportion, and adjacent materials work together. Bring photos of the opening, the home, and any design references you like. We will help narrow a direction that is specific without becoming overdone.
Ways to make it your own
More than a standard picket line.
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Decorative metalwork
C-scrolls, collars, caps, and related details can make a railing feel more traditional, formal, or distinctly your own.
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Custom transitions
A specialty direction can help connect a stair, landing, porch, gate, or existing architectural detail with more intention.
A specialty reference to discuss
R1 belly pickets with C-scroll details.
This illustrated Macaro reference shows the combination of curved belly pickets and C-scroll detailing. Use it as a conversation starter, not a one-size-fits-all promise. The final direction should respond to the actual location, adjacent architecture, and details you want to carry through the home.
Compare the right neighbors
Keep the choice clear.
Specialty railing is a distinct design direction, but the best project often comes from comparing it with the simpler options around it.
Specialty railing questions
Start with the question behind the detail.
What is a belly-picket railing?
A belly-picket railing uses shaped pickets that bow through the center of a section rather than running as straight vertical lines. The pictured R1 example also includes C-scroll details. Bring a photo of your space so we can discuss whether this kind of direction fits the opening and the home.
Can specialty details be used on stairs and level sections?
Specialty detailing can be considered for stair and level railing sections. The right conversation starts with where the railing will be located, the surrounding architecture, and the visual direction you want to create.
Do I need to know a profile code before I contact Macaro?
No. Profile references can be helpful when you are comparing examples, but a project photo, basic dimensions, and a description of the look you want are enough to begin a useful conversation.
Can I compare decorative details in person?
Yes. Visit the Manville showroom during regular hours to compare railing profiles, decorative details, and finish directions before deciding what belongs on your project.
Ready to talk through the details?
Bring the idea. We will help define the direction.
Share a photo of your space, rough dimensions, and the details you like. Or visit the showroom to compare samples in person before requesting a proposal.