Safe Rooftop Walkway Products & Handrails

METALWALK® Rooftop Walkway & Safety Handrail System

Design Components Inc. is the creator and exclusive supplier of the METALWALK® Rooftop Walkway System, the industry’s trusted standard for safe, code compliant rooftop access. Specified in CSI Division 07 7246 by architects and engineers worldwide, METALWALK® protects standing seam metal roofs from foot traffic damage while providing a stable, non penetrating walkway for workers. When paired with the optional Safety Handrail System, it delivers fully compliant fall protection without compromising the roof’s integrity (meets or exceeds OSHA and IBC codes).

METALWALK® is modular and integrates seamlessly with other Design Components Inc. products—including ladders, stairs, and roof hatches—to create complete rooftop access solutions. METALWALK® is commonly used by contractors, engineers, and facility owners who need reliable movement across metal roofs without compromising roof integrity or performance.

METALWALK® Walkway Features

Safety Handrail Features

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Options & Accessories

Walkway Options:

Handrail Options:

Roof Compatibility

Ideal Applications

Technical Load Ratings

Component Concentrated Load Distributed Load
Railing 200 lb 20 PLF
Grating 300 lb 40 PSF

OSHA Post Spacing Requirements

System Type Max Post Spacing
Standard System 72” O/C to meet 20 PLF
Optional System 48” O/C to meet 50 PLF
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

METALWALK® is a rooftop walkway system that protects standing seam metal roofs from foot‑traffic damage while providing a stable, non‑penetrating path for workers.

Design Components Inc. is the exclusive creator and supplier of the METALWALK® Rooftop Walkway System.

Yes. When paired with the optional Safety Handrail System, METALWALK® delivers fully compliant fall protection and meets or exceeds OSHA and IBC codes.

It features non‑penetrating protection, non‑skid galvanized steel surface, OSHA compliance, fast installation with hand tools, and modular planks.

The system uses 12-inch wide by 12-foot long interlocking galvanized planks with a non‑skid surface.

It is compatible with standing seam roofs (SSR) and R‑panels.

It installs quickly using standard hand tools.

No. The walkway is non‑penetrating and protects roof panels from damage.

Contractors, engineers, and facility owners needing reliable movement across metal roofs.

Yes. It integrates with ladders, stairs, and roof hatches.

It uses 1.9-inch OD corrosion‑resistant pipe with smooth surfaces, stands 42 inches high with mid‑rail, and meets OSHA’s 200 lb. lateral load requirement.

Options include pitch‑corrected walkways up to 6:12, toe boards, powder‑coat finishes, and stair transitions.

Single or double‑sided rails, powder‑coat finishes, and self‑closing safety gates.

HVAC access, equipment service routes, industrial roof safety, and use in schools, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.

Yes. The system is fully modular and uses 12-inch planks for flexible layouts.

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Choose Design Components, Inc. as your METALWALK® Rooftop Walkway Supplier.

We provide our customers will unparalleled service, and we look forward to having the opportunity to serve you with all of your metal building rooftop walkway needs. We also offer a wide variety of other metal building components which you can see here.

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