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lundi 5 janvier 2015

Types Of The 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.

Decide what type of railing would be suitable to use at home, stairs and outdoors. You can choose steel, glass, wood or aluminum materials to accomplish your task. Aluminum is the most preferred metal as it is light but also strong and does not get corroded. It is also malleable and can be easily designed to different styles and designs. Its light weight makes it desirable for installation in building deck as it does not add significant weight to the building. It can be painted as one so desires in addition to being easily cleaned. In outdoor use, it needs pretreatment to prevent flanking or surface peeling.

When used on the stair cases, it is hardy and strong and can handle repeated use and abuse. You can paint it with the color of your choice or just use it as it is. Aluminum is also easy to clean. For outdoor use, please ensure that it is properly pre-treated to handle extreme weather without flaking or peeling off.

The other common method is top mounting of the rail. The railing is installed on the deck of the house with holes bored into the deck. This method is more common in areas where the outdoor is not weather proof. In these areas, the fascia board can not be depended on to hold the rail as it could be easily damaged by the harsh weather. This method results with a strong and well fastened railing.

The other mounting is done on top of the deck. It is commonly used where its not possible to use the fascia or the space is not weather proof. Extreme weather may damage the fascia board making it unreliable. Holes are bored on the deck and rails fastened there. This type of installation is stronger the former.

Glass is a great material in rails to block unauthorized entry and block strong sunshine into buildings. It is elegant and adds a crisp sturdy look to your outdoors. The glass may be framed but looks better when topless, Aluminum and wooden posts may be used to hold the glass.

Whichever the type of railing you use, do a check of the fastening each and every year. Most of these materials come with at least a years warranty depending on the material that you desire to use. You can sit back and relax knowing that for a fact you are well protected.

Rail fasting should be checked at least every year especially on heights to ensure safety. Installers usually give a year or two warranty on railings. You may contact them in case you have issues during this period. You can no sit back and relax and enjoy the sunshine and nature in your private, well protected space.




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