Keeping Kitty Contained in a Fenced in Yard

Keeping Kitty Contained in a Fenced in Yard

Time For That New Deck? 4 Reasons You Need To Go With Aluminum Railings

by Norman Beck

If you're looking for a railing for your new deck, and you've decided on wood, you owe it to yourself to reconsider. Wood railing may be one of the most common materials for deck railings, but that doesn't mean it's the best material. In fact, there are quite a few benefits to be had by choosing aluminum railing instead. Here are just four of the reasons why your new deck railings should be made from aluminum instead of wood.

Holds Up Well to All the Elements

When you're planning the railings for your new deck, you need to consider the elements that your deck is going to be exposed to. During the summer, your railings will be exposed to extreme heat. During the spring, they'll be exposed to seasonal rains. Finally, during the winter, they'll be exposed to rain, snow and ice. All of those elements can wreak havoc on wood railings. However, aluminum will hold strong under all those conditions. You won't need to worry about wood rot or corrosion. That's because aluminum won't rot, and because it's powder coated, it won't suffer from corrosion either.

Easier to Maintain than Wood

One of the problems with wood railings is that they need constant maintenance. Wood railings need to be pressure washed and sealed at least once a year. Not to mention the fact that they'll also need to be repainted at least once a year, as well. However, aluminum railings will only need to be rinsed off with a hose whenever you see a layer of dirt or dust.

No Painful Splinters to Worry About

If you don't want to deal with splinters, you need to choose aluminum railings for your new deck. There's nothing worse than putting your hand on the railing of your deck only to come away with painful splinters. Because aluminum doesn't rot, you'll never need to worry about the splinters. You can rub your hand along the railings with ease.

Goes Well with Any Home

When you're planning the railings for your deck, you need to consider the architectural design of your home, especially if you're going to choose wood. Unfortunately, wood doesn't necessarily flow well with all styles of homes, especially if you're going for a more modern touch. Aluminum railings go well with any style of home.

If you're in the process of building a new deck on your home, make sure you choose the right railings for the project. Aluminum railings will give you the beauty and durability you're looking for, without the extra maintenance and worry that can come with wood railings. Contact a company, like Boss Metal Works, for more help.


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Keeping Kitty Contained in a Fenced in Yard

I have loved cats ever since I was a child. My parents let our cat roam around the yard without a fence when I was a child, but when I adopted my first cat as an adult, I was much too afraid that she would run off to let her outside. After keeping her as an "indoor cat" for a few years, I decided to look into backyard fencing options that she might not be able to climb or jump over. I put a lot of research into those options, so I decided to start sharing what I learned on a blog to help other cat owners and anyone else who is looking for a fence for a specific need. I have been very lucky and my cat hasn't jumped over my fence at all and she now loves her fenced in back yard!

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