Is There a Deck Railing That Will Reflect Your Personality?
The Deck and Patio's outdoor expert believes that even the humble deck railing can help showcase one's personality. This is because, other than the specifications required in local building codes, there are few rules or requirements in choosing a railing.
For example, a deck railing by no means has to match the deck. It just needs to coordinate with it. With all the different options available: baluster and post sizes,shapes, materials, and colors -- and the freedom to mix and match -- a railing is aneasy way to express oneself. And when we do that? We're rarely unhappy with the results.
So homeowners might ask themselves: Are we people who cherish privacy? Or,are we nature enthusiasts who want the maximum view possible? Or, perhaps, are we traditional in our tastes, or practical in our choices.
For example, a deck railing by no means has to match the deck. It just needs to coordinate with it. With all the different options available: baluster and post sizes,shapes, materials, and colors -- and the freedom to mix and match -- a railing is aneasy way to express oneself. And when we do that? We're rarely unhappy with the results.
So homeowners might ask themselves: Are we people who cherish privacy? Or,are we nature enthusiasts who want the maximum view possible? Or, perhaps, are we traditional in our tastes, or practical in our choices.
Sophisticated Deck Railing by TimberTech
To give the sophisticated drama that best expressed their clients, Deck and Patio installed TimberTech’s “Radiance Rail.” Radiance Rail provides the ability to mix and match posts and balusters, and also offers a range of post caps. The ideal choice for these clients was a cap fitted with TimberTech’s recessed DeckLites. This extra outdoor deck lighting not only offered more nighttime safety but provided it in an understated style — perfect for these homeowners.
Deck and Patio used Radiance Rail/TimberTech.
In keeping with the clients' taste, this particular rail adds sophisticated drama; deck choice was TimberTech’s “Radiance Rail” railing.
Trex Composite Railing
For these practical clients, who live at a river's edge, their extraordinary view was so expansive, there was little concern that a railing would obstruct the view and functionality and durability were key. Long Island deck builders, Deck and Patio, installed for them a handsome Trex Composite Railing with black metal balusters that offered more than waterside security. These railings offer protection from UV rays and will stand against damage from insects, water, or sun.
CableRail by Feeney
In this case, lovely outdoor views were of primary concern to clients who are avid outdoor enthusiasts. Acting first as deck builders, Deck and Patio installed a two-story raised deck. And, as is often the case when building a deck, the homeowners also requested a spa. Deck and Patio helped the clients choose the ideal encasement for a new Bullfrog Spa that coordinated nicely with the deck planks and also integrated the spa harmoniously into the deck.
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Collect drift wood and dried branches from the forest, etc. and make an "enchanted railing". OR, hi-tech cabe strands (least likely to inhibit view). I've seen plexi-glass used as well. Good luck!
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