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Deck Railing Systems

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Vinyl Railing Reviews

Deck Railing Types

Vinyl Deck Railing Reviews & Comparisons

Compare Vinyl Deck Railings to wood, aluminum, and composite. Find reviews and cost information to help choose the best deck railing for your home at Decks.com.

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Deck Railing Types

Composite vs Aluminum Deck Railing

Composite and aluminum railings are great low maintenance alternatives to traditional wood. Learn the differences between these materials with Decks.com.

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Aluminum Railing 1 - Black Aluminum Deck Railing System

Deck Railing Types

Best Aluminum Deck Railings: Reviews & Benefits

Aluminum deck railings are a great low maintenance option for any home. Compare different materials and find the best aluminum deck railing system for you.

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Deck Railing Types

How to Build a DIY Deck Railing Planter Box

Railing planters are an easy way to add some color to your deck without taking up space. Follow these simple steps and get started on your railing planters today.

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Deck Railing Types

Low-Maintenance Composite Deck Railing Options

Composite railing systems offer a low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood railings. Learn why composite is the best railing system at Decks.com.

Metal Railing

Deck Railing Types

Top 18 Deck Railing Ideas & Designs

Railings add the finishing touch to your deck. Get inspired by these deck railing ideas and styles from Decks.com and make your outdoor space unique.

Deck Gate

Deck Railing Types

How to Build & Install a Deck Gate

In this easy-to-follow guide, we explain the process of building a deck gate and installing it on your deck.

Handrail

Deck Railing Parts

Deck Handrail

Handrails are required on at least one side of all deck stairs.

Deck Railing Codes

Railing Codes

Deck Railing Codes

Learn about the building codes that regulate guardrails. How high do rails need to be? What are the rail infill requirements?

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Deck Railing Types

How to Build a Deck Privacy Screen

Learn how to build a privacy wall on your deck out of wood.

A beautiful deck rail.

Railing Codes

Deck Railing Height Requirements

All decks greater than 30" above grade must have a guardrail.

Attaching the aluminum balusters.

Deck Railing Parts

How to Install Deck Rail Balusters

Step-by-step instructions on installing deck rail balusters. Learn how to install metal balusters with connectors.

Stair Railings.

Deck Railing Parts

Deck Stair Handrails

Learn about the code requirements for installing a grippable handrail for your deck stairs.

Snap in the stair balusters.

Railing Codes

How to Install Deck Stair Railings

Step-by-step instructions for how to install deck stair railings. Learn about the code requirements and construction tips with images.

Deckorators ALX Classic

Deck Railing Types

How to Install Metal Deck Railings

Learn about metal guard rail systems for decks.

A beautiful deck rail.

Deck Railing Types

How to Install Composite Deck & Porch Railings

Composite deck and porch railings offer a low-maintenance option for railings. Learn how to install composite railing and get ideas for your deck at Decks.com.

Deckorators Cable Railing

Deck Railing Types

How to Install Cable Deck Railing Systems

Cable rails are a modern looking rail system that preserves views. Learn how to install cable rails to meet building codes.

Deckorators CXT White Contemporary Glass Balusters

Deck Railing Types

How to Install Glass Deck Railing Systems

Installing glass rails will usually require you to build the rail frame first and take precise measurements to custom order the tempered safety glass...

Stiffen the rail with blocking.

Deck Railing Parts

Deck Rail Post Attachment

Step-by-step instructions for installing rail posts to your deck frame.

Wood Deck Railing Parts

Deck Railing Parts

Parts of a Wood or Composite Deck Railing

We discuss the different components that compose a wood deck rail system. Learn about rail posts, top and bottom rails, balusters and a top cap.

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