Adding A Railing To Your Porch Or Deck: Types And Benefits

A railing on your porch or deck can provide not just an aesthetic finish, but also a necessary safety feature. A railing ensures that people using the deck or porch don't accidentally fall off the edge. It also adds a layer of privacy to your outdoor living space. Here, you can explore the different materials that railings are made from, their benefits, and why adding a railing to your porch or deck is a wise choice. It's always best to hire a professional to do your railing installation for you so you can have a warranty along with the work done, and you can also know the work performed is done soundly. 

Types of Railings to Consider 

There are several railing styles to consider for your porch or deck, depending on your budget, style desire, and other factors. Here are just a few of them to speak to your fence contractor about: 

Vinyl Railing

A vinyl railing is a popular choice due to its low maintenance requirements, affordability, and durability. It's lightweight, rust-resistant, doesn't fade, and is resistant to cracking or splitting. Vinyl railing can also be made to look like wood, and there is a wide range of colors to choose from. If you want a cost-effective approach to a railing for your home that will last for years and have a modern appeal, this can be the railing choice best for your needs. 

Keep in mind that stock vinyl railings that you can have cut and fit to your porch or deck are cheaper to install than custom designs. This is due to ready availability and less expenses on custom features. Vinyl can last for years with minimal care but may eventually show some wear and tear from weather and other circumstances. 

Aluminum Railings

Aluminum railings are popular due to their strength and durability. These railings are lightweight and flexible so they can be customized easily. Aluminum is also easy to install so that it can make for a very cost-effective railing for your needs. They are also very ornamental in style and can work well with any style of porch or deck. Aluminum comes in several different styles that you can choose from. Ornate or simple, traditional or modern, an aluminum railing offers a classic and elegant look. Iron railings require a bit more maintenance than vinyl or wood railings, but with proper upkeep, they can last for a long time.

Does the Porch or Deck Design Matter? 

What if your deck or porch is made of concrete, wood, vinyl, or other materials? Does the type of railing you choose matter? In some cases, your fence contractor may recommend a matching or similar style of railing, but often, the pre-existing material in your exterior space doesn't matter when putting in a railing. It's all about personal preference, budget, and the overall curb appeal you want to achieve, as every railing will be installed with safety and current code requirements in mind. 

Why Adding a Railing Matters

A railing added to your exterior space will add comfort, safety, and protection to your home. You outline your exterior space and give users a railing to support themselves on as they enter and leave your home. Railings add curb appeal and a more finished look to your home's exterior features as well. 

.Deck and porch railings offer both design and functionality to a deck or porch. By adding one to your property, you're not only giving an attractive finishing touch to your space, but you're also making it safer. Railings come in several different materials, each offering its own unique qualities. Before choosing which type of railing to add to your porch or deck, consider the style of your home and your personal preferences. Whatever material you choose, a well-designed and correctly installed railing will undoubtedly enhance your outdoor living area. Call our fencing specialists at Admiral Fence to help you today!