If the handrails on your porch or deck are looking a little worse for the wear, especially with rust in the case of older iron railings, or as starting to get unsafely loose, it may be time to replace your worn out old railings and upgrade to something a little more modern.
If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s external handrails, consider using aluminum. Aluminum deck railing and handrails has a number of advantages that wrought iron or wood lack.
To begin with, aluminum is extremely resistant to corrosion and rust. This makes aluminum highly resilient against the elements, such as rain, snow, and UV radiation. Since your home’s handrails are going to be seeing plenty of each, it’s important that they can stand up with the worst of what Mother Nature can offer. Wood rots, iron rusts, and vinyl warps. Aluminum is the clear winner here.
Aluminum’s durability means that it requires much less maintenance than other materials. Unlike aluminum, wood and iron handrails need to be painted or treated to protect against rust and other decay. In the case of iron, when rust does appear, it needs to be laboriously scraped off before repainting. With most aluminum railing systems, all that’s required is periodic cleaning for its entire lifespan.
Aluminum railing for front steps and decks also offer the benefits of a clean, sleek, modern appearance that can accent any home’s preexisting style with ease. With a nearly endless variety of colors, styles, patterns, and designs, there’s nothing that a good aluminum railing system can’t make look better.
And with all of these benefits, aluminum is still one of the most economical choices for any homeowner. Compared to wrought iron or steel railings, aluminum is less expensive by far, without sacrificing quality or usability. What’s not to like?