ABOUT DECK RAILINGS

There are two main types of wood deck railings: Natural Wood Deck Railings, and Alternative Wood Deck Railings.

Western Red Cedar is a popular material for Natural Wood Deck Railings. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association has a comprehensive website, with advisory articles on designing, installing, and maintaining Western Red Cedar deck railings. It also has a listing of certified retailers throughout the USA.

Alternative Wood Deck Railings are made from recycled materials. These include waste wood and recycled plastic including plastic grocery bags. The recycled material is highly durable, stable and weatherproof. It resembles natural wood in color and texture. However it does not have the full authentic character of natural wood.

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LEADING USA DECK RAILING MANUFACTURERS

The following leading deck railing manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of deck railings, including online catalogs, colors and materials for deck railings, and care and maintenance of bath deck railings.

CorrectDeck: Deck Railings. CorrectDeck deck railings are manufactured by Correct Building Products, which was founded in 1999 and is based in Biddeford, Maine. The deck railings are made from 60% recycled sawdust, and 40% polypropylene. The company uses more than 300 tons of sawdust a week, and ships its products worldwide. The CorrectDeck product range includes: Decking, Patio Railing Systems, Dimensional Composite Lumber, Docking, and Decking Accessories. The website contains sections on Care & Upkeep, and on Installation.

Trex: Deck Railings. Trex Company, based in Winchester, Virginia and founded in 1996, is a leading manufacturer of alternative deck railings. The deck railings are made by recycling waste wood, reclaimed pallet wrap, and plastic grocery bags. Trex claims to recycle about 50% of the recycled grocery bags available on the market. Trex Deck Railing is available in five product ranges, all carefully designed to resemble natural wood in color and texture. Because Trex contains natural wood fiber, slight fading will occur with exposure to sunlight and moisture.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association: Deck Railings. The decking website of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association contains sections on: Western Red Cedar deck designs; Building wooden decks and patios; Decking Pictures; Deck Railings; and Deck Stain. It also covers deck railings. There is a Deck Designer feature enabling the customer to select and modify deck shape and size in various grades, add stairs, railings, and additional levels. It produces a printed specification with a how-to checklist, a materials listing, and information on the customer's three closest suppliers of Western Red Cedar.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO DECK RAILINGS

Deck Industry Association

National Hardwood Lumber Association

North American Deck & Railing Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.

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