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Railing System Styles: Which is Right for You?
To make the right decision when choosing a new railing system, here are some ways to compare different factors.
Price:
|
Material |
Installation Costs |
Maintenance Costs |
|
Wood |
$ |
$$ |
|
Vinyl |
$ |
$ |
|
Steel |
$$ |
$ |
|
Aluminum |
$ |
$ |
|
Wood (with glass) |
$ |
$$ |
|
Vinyl (with glass) |
$ |
$ |
|
Steel (with glass) |
$$ |
$ |
|
Aluminum (with glass) |
$ |
$ |
|
Wood (with cable) |
$ |
$$ |
|
Steel (with cable) |
$$ |
$ |
|
Aluminum (with cable) |
$ |
$ |
View：
|
Material |
View |
|
Wood (pickets) |
Limited view |
|
Vinyl (pickets) |
Limited view |
|
Steel (pickets) |
Limited view |
|
Aluminum (pickets) |
Limited view |
|
Wood (with glass) |
Uninterrupted view |
|
Vinyl (with glass) |
Uninterrupted view |
|
Steel (with glass) |
Uninterrupted view |
|
Aluminum (with glass) |
Uninterrupted view |
|
Wood (with cable) |
Uninterrupted view |
|
Steel (with cable) |
Uninterrupted view |
|
Aluminum (with cable) |
Uninterrupted view |
Durability:
(1 – somewhat durable to 3 – very durable)
|
Material |
Durability |
|
Wood |
2 (with regular maintenance to prevent rot) |
|
Vinyl |
1 |
|
Steel |
3 |
|
Aluminum |
3 |
Ease of Installation:
|
Material |
Ease of Installation |
|
Wood |
DIY |
|
Vinyl |
DIY |
|
Steel |
Professional |
|
Aluminum |
DIY/Professional |
|
Wood (with glass) |
Professional |
|
Vinyl (with glass) |
Professional |
|
Steel (with glass) |
Professional |
|
Aluminum (with glass) |
Professional |
|
Wood (with cable) |
DIY/Professional |
|
Steel (with cable) |
DIY/Professional |
|
Aluminum (with cable) |
DIY/Professional |
A railing system is a critical component of your home’s design and safety. Not only does it serve a functional purpose, the railings need to complement your home’s design, look and feel.
For more information on choosing the right indoor or outdoor railing system, visit us.
