Choices Made When Picking Deck Railing Designs

Building a deck or porch is one of the most common home improvements that homeowners make to their houses. They create an extremely valuable space that allows them to entertain guests outdoors or enjoy a getaway from reality in their own backyards. Most local codes require that any added structure has a rail system to help ensure the safety of others. This, in addition to keeping everyone safe, has a great benefit. It is one of the most fun aspects of planning the structure. Homeowners are allowed to pick between the different deck railing designs offered by the company. These rails allow homeowners the freedom to express themselves and allow their creativity to shine through on the finished product.

The first choice that is made is the rails themselves. There are several different styles they can come in. Colonial and contemporary are the two most popular. With each of these designs, a homeowner can choose if they would like them to be graspable. They each generally come in three different colors: black, white, and gray. These colors are neutral and would therefore go with almost any type of home. These can be pressure treated at the homeowner's request. This helps to make them more durable and stand up to the test of time. For the most part, they are water, chip, and scratch-proof.

The next choice is the balusters. Balusters are the spindles that are located between the posts and connect the top and bottom railings. The balusters can come in a variety of colors and do not have to match the color that was chosen for the rails. Rust, clay, black, white, copper, and gray are just a few of the many options available to homeowners. There are over ten different kinds of balusters to be chosen from. Certain styles are available in certain materials. These materials range from aluminum to composite or even glass (which is probably better for those empty-nesters). All choices are made based on the homeowners' needs and/or preferences.

The last choice made in picking between deck railing designs involves the posts and post caps. The posts come in a large selection of styles. Each can be pressure treated to make them just as durable as the rails are. This gives them the same water, chip, and scratch-proof surface. The post caps can add another unique touch of the flair. There are over a dozen different styles to choose from. They can be jeweled toned, portray pictures, or contain solar-powered lights so that guests can see at night while on the structure.

Building a deck can be hard work. However, picking between the different available deck railing designs does not have to be. A trusted builder/designer will work with the homeowners to help them find what works best for them. The railing system is ultimately the largest way in which the homeowner will be able to allow his or her style and creativity to make itself known on the newly added structure.