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Selecting the Best Deck Railing Designs
Choose a Deck Railing System that
Provides Functionality and Complementary Beauty
By Mark J. Donovan
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Deck railing selection is often an afterthought with
many homeowners building a deck. Instead they often focus their
attention on the size of the deck and the type of decking material
they plan to use. Unfortunately this is a huge mistake as the deck
railing is the most visible deck item when viewing the deck from the
backyard, home or curb. It’s even more unforgivable when you consider
the wide variety of standard deck railing types that are available to
choose from. Look on-line and you can find a plethora of deck railing
design options to choose from, and made from a wide assortment of
materials, including wood, vinyl, glass, and wrought iron. |
So when planning a deck make sure to spend some serious time thinking
about the best deck railing system for it and your home. The deck railing should
complement both, as well as be functional and safe. When selecting a deck
railing first consider the style home. If for example it is a large Adirondack
home and the deck is to be facing a large body of water, then consider
installing a glass deck railing system so that the deck railing doesn’t block
the view of the lake. If on the other hand the style of your home and its
proximity to adjacent neighboring homes suggests the need for privacy, then
consider a deck railing system that blocks the views of the neighbors. There is
also unique deck railing designs for various house styles including Victorian
and Contemporary homes.
If you live in an arid climate you may also want to consider a wrought iron
based deck railing system. A wrought iron deck railing system can provide unique
beauty as it can easily be customized. In addition, a wrought iron deck railing
system is great for minimizing blocked views.
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Also, if you plan to use the deck in the evenings you may
want to consider a deck railing solution that includes integrated electrical
wiring for mounting lights on the deck railing posts. Many vinyl deck
railing systems include channels for easily running electrical wire in them.
In addition, think about the sturdiness and ruggedness of the deck railing
system when selecting one. The last thing you want to do is install is a
good looking deck railing that cannot serve its main purpose, protecting the
safety of its deck occupants.
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Deck railing maintenance is another consideration you need to think
about. Wood deck railing systems, as well as wrought iron ones, need to be
properly preserved and maintained. This means every couple of years you’ll
have to re-seal/re-stain the wood deck railing. Likewise, if you elect to
install a wrought iron deck railing system, expect to have to sand and
repaint it every couple of years as well.
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