Choosing the proper railing for your deck can be a very important step. Some key factors would be: Visibility (some rails are more open than others.), Style (a contemporary rail might not fit your traditional house.), Strength (some rail designs are inherently stronger than others, for     areas that might have longer spans or subject to roughhousing like a pool area).

Pictured to the left are our colonial rail in solid vinyl  with Ipe caprail (top), and all Ironwood or Ipe (below).

Below we have PT or pressure treated rails. To the left is again our colonial style, while on the right although very similar is a traditional rail . The traditional rail uses a better grade sleek spindle, that we manufacture from 5/4" premium material rather then conventional square stock material

it is also possible to get the white railing look without having to spend extra for solid vinyl material. Deck Specialist, Inc. will be happy to build your rails out of PT or cedar and you may stain or paint them white. however our solid vinyl rails system will outperform and paint job.

Many of our deck photos feature the boxed King post system, This is an optional rail system and can add a dramatic touch to some projects. King posts are usually used in conjunction with the border decking or picture frame system and white PVC fascia boards.  This is a upgrade to our standard vinyl rails. (ask for pricing)

 The Boxed or King post colonial rail, shown here is solid vinyl with Ipe cap and vinyl finials is another option. Although pricey and maybe too busy for some decks this rail really makes a statement.

Sometimes no rail at all is the best option. Decks 30" and lower do not require a rail by code, and a combination of benches, planters and stairs (and maybe a few rail sections) can work out real well.

Graspable hand rails: code now requires a graspable hand rail as well on the stairs. We match the caprail material and securely mount a graspable rail on one side of all stairs about 3 treads.

Deck Specialists, Inc. goes through great pains to manufacture quality rails sections in our shop. We incorporate precision Jigs and dadoed groves in our rail assemblies as well as blind screw construction! 

Pictured to the left is our spindle vs a hollow PVC spindle on the right. needless to say our is stronger, less brittle in the cold and less likely to sag. Hollow spindle rails look overly shiny and fake and even rattle in the wind. Ours look just like painted wood with a subtle grain, and are UV and mildew resistant. Actually HDPE (high density Polyethylene) plastic with over 90% recycled materials .Ours are Maintenance free not requiring and painting or sealing, and easily cleaned with bleach and water,or vinyl cleaners or even soft scrub if necessary.