The Difference is in the Details:
CLASSIC ALUMINUM RAILING VS. WOOD
Classic Aluminum Railings will always look as good as the day they were installed and are virtual maintenance free. No yearly painting or staining required like wood railing systems, and no need to worry about aging safety concerns. We apply a powder coating to the bottom of all our post bases to prevent corrosion from ACQ pressure treated materials. No gaskets, spacers or post inserts required like other systems.
Classic Aluminum Railing systems add value to your home while keeping you and your family safe.
Wood Railings are known to:
- Splinter, crack and twist within the first few years
- Prone to insect infestation
- Contribute to deforestation
- Long term, can be expensive and time consuming to maintain
- Can become a safety hazard if not maintained
- Will NOT add value to your home
CLASSIC ALUMINUM RAILING VS. VINYL
Classic Aluminum Railing is a high performance railing systems that resists the tests of time and weather. Vinyl railing systems can be severely affected by extreme temperatures, shrinking and expanding, causing cracking and discoloration in its early years. With the Classic Aluminum Railing system, the VOC Free powder coating resists harsh weather conditions and heat, maintaining its beautiful finish and color.
Vinyl Railings are known to:
- Fade, discolor and prone to chalking
- Expand and contract with temperature changes
- Require post inserts
- Crack and flex easily
- Limited color options
CLASSIC ALUMINUM RAILING VS. OTHER ALUMINUM SYSTEMS
The difference is in the details! Although, many aluminum railing systems may look similar, make sure you do you homework before purchasing to ensure you are purchasing the system that is right for you, as not all systems are made or perform equally.
Classic Aluminum Railing:
- Patented Locking System, eliminates use of screws in pickets
- Posts have pre-welded brackets for top and bottom rails
- Post base plates are powder coated
- 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ posts
- 3/4″ pickets and 6mm tempered glass panels
- Tempered Glass meets Miami-Dade Florida Hurricane wind load requirements
- Glass panels available from 6″ to 66″ wide (in 3″ increments)
- Can easily switch between pickets and glass panels
- Maximum span between posts for picket railing is 8ft
- Multi-Family use up to 12-storeys
- One system used for residential and commercial
- Aluminum post base covers
- Interchangeable decorative options
- Average install time: 2-3 hours for medium size deck
Other Aluminum Railing Systems:
- Pickets need to be screwed into top and bottom rails to pass code requirements
- Top and Bottom Post brackets need to screwed at proper heights
- Post base plates require rubber gaskets when used on ACQ treated wood.
- Varies: usually 2″x2″ posts
- 5/8″ pickets and 5mm tempered glass panels
- Glass panels limited to 4 or 5 sizes
- Limited versatility to switch between products
- Maximum span between posts for picket railing is 6ft
- Multi-Family use: N/A
- Residential and commercial systems are different
- PVC post base covers
- Limited decorative options
- Average install time: 6-8 hours for medium size deck