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Varieties Of Railing Systems Vancouver Island, British Columbia

By Stacey Burt


It is good to fence your personal compound and give it an authentic look. After all you would spend most of your lifetime in this space. Railing can not only protect you in heights but also give your home lawns and staircases a classic look such that you would be enjoying your stay within these spaces. It is always desirable to look for the best in the market. Below are materials available in railing systems Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Start by deciding what kind of railing you would want for your home, stairs and outsides spaces. Glass, vinyl, wood, steel and aluminum are the most common railing materials. Aluminum is strong, light and does not rust. It can thus be gorged into various shapes and designs. Furthermore, it can be installed even in great height on the house without adding significant weight to the building.

It is strong and hardy for stair cases that are usually repeatedly used and sometimes abused. It can be painted a color of choice; its also very easy to wipe off dirt. However, it requires pre-treatment for use outdoors as extreme weather conditions may cause it to flake or have its surface peeling off.

There are two ways of mounting your railings more so to the metallic ones. The most commonly used is that of mounting on fascia board, normally called fascia mount. The rails are attached to the fascia board on the side and fastened by bolts. When one fees that this attachment is weak, he or she may DO some wood framing to strengthen the rail.

Glass is a good barrier to entry and blocks strong sunshine into these spaces. It is elegant, sturdy and gives a crisp look when outdoors. The glass can be framed but it would look better when it is topless. Aluminum is a good material to make posts that hold pieces of glass together. However, wood or steel can be used as an alternative.

Glass on the other hand can be used as a barrier to entry and also to block strong sunshine outdoors. It also gives an elegant, crisp look and a sturdy design to your outdoor spaces. You may frame the glass but it looks better when topless. Aluminum posts are used to hold the glass pieces together.

Wood railing has gained momentum in the recent past. Wood has that authentic look, its durable and easy to maintain. When well treated, it can withstand the harsh outdoor weather for a long period of time. Treatment protects the wood from rotting, drenching in water and boring by insects. Cedar and other hardwood materials such as the oak are the most common types of wood used. You should regularly polish the wood with vanish or oil in every two years to maintain the luster.

Always ensure that the railing is well fastened and do a check every year. Most suppliers would give a year or two warranty period depending on material used. Sit back and relax and enjoy sunshine and landscape outdoors knowing that you are well protected.




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