Design of custom deck railings

Custom Deck Railings

by: Jeremy K.

Deck railings are known to serve several practical and decorative purposes. They come in different styles, colors, and are made from different materials. But sometimes, some homeowners want their railings to reflect their personality, so they choose custom deck railings.

What are custom deck railings? Custom deck railings are railings that, unlike the standard types that one can see and purchase at specialty stores, are not readily duplicated. They are especially made for a homeowner by a company specializing in custom-made railings. Because of this, they are more expensive than the other types of railings.

Considerations for Custom Deck Railings

In installing custom deck railings, both contractor and homeowner need to take note of the following considerations.

1. Height

Deck railings follow a standard height in compliance with the International Residential Code. The code requires that residential railings should have balusters of at least 36 inches. For commercial railings (apartments and commercial buildings), railings must be at least 42 inches. However, these figures are dependent on building codes and other restrictions, so it is important to make a quick check to make sure that everything is in compliance with the law.

2. Style of the house

Deck railings are a cost-effective way to make a house attractive, but sometimes their style does not complement the architectural design of the house. To make sure that the railings enhance the overall look of the house, homeowners are encouraged to work closely and constantly with the architects and contractors.

3. Safety

The primary role of deck railings is safety. Without them, people might trip and fall off the deck. It is, therefore, important that deck railings must made of sturdy materials and are attached properly.

How to Take Care of Deck Railings

To make sure that deck railings last many years, homeowners are encouraged to clean their deck railings regularly.

Just because the deck railings are made from mold-resistant materials does not mean they should be left to their own devices. Over time, dirt and other unsanitary materials stick to the railings, so it is a must that they be cleaned from time to time. And to make sure the integrity of the paint remains intact, the railings should be cleaned only with mild detergent and water.

This great post on custom deck railings, has been provided by:

Intex Millwork Solutions
Millville, New Jersey
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“Intex Millwork Solutions is a leading manufacturer of exterior deck railings for the entire home improvement industry.”