Deck Railing
Deck Railing
By Tim Carter
©1993-2009 Tim Carter
Summary: Your deck railing can fail if your deck construction was not done in the proper order. When building a deck, the deck railings should be painted prior to construction.
DEAR TIM: The deck railing at my home needs to be replaced, because it rotted prematurely. How long should deck railings last? I love my wood-deck railing, but wonder if I should replace it with a vinyl-deck railing or even an aluminum deck railing. I have been on other decks that are old, and the deck railings are in excellent shape. What is the secret to long deck railing life? Kate M., Bean Station, TN
DEAR KATE: What a shame your deck railing gave up the ghost before its time. I have installed new deck railings on homes just like yours...
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