Composite Railing: Know Your Options
While wood has traditionally been the material of choice for deck railing, composite is becoming more popular thanks to its durability, low maintenance, and high value for the cost. And when you choose TimberTech® Composite Deck Railing, customers get the added benefit of a highly customized, stylish railing.
Benefits of TimberTech Composite Deck Railing
- Enduring Beauty: Greater fade and stain resistance than wood.
- Long-lasting Structural Integrity: Thanks to high-performance material composition.
- Low Maintenance: No sanding, staining, or sealing required for protection.
- Stylish Customization Options: Create a unique look tailored to any aesthetic.
Is Composite Deck Railing Worth It?
Beautiful, client-pleasing options are always worth it, but TimberTech Composite deck railing delivers more than just good looks. Like TimberTech’s boards, it’s engineered to outperform traditional wood in terms of durability and aesthetics, so homeowners can enjoy a beautiful railing for not just years, but decades. And the best part? It requires minimal maintenance, so you save money on the materials — and time — you would otherwise need for sanding, staining, and sealing traditional wood railing.
Ready-to-Customize Composite Deck Railing: The Classic Composite Series
The railing that gives you the most choices in customizations is the Classic Composite Series. Featuring several top rail designs, four unique infill options, and multiple colors, the Classic Composite Series is your go-to railing for a curated design.
Step 1: Choose a Top Rail
The top rail you choose sets the tone for the rest of the railing design. Options range from traditional milled wood looks to sleek modern designs, so you’re bound to find one to fit the style you’re creating.
- Premier Rail: Choose this for an elegant, sophisticated aesthetic that resembles traditional milled wood.
- RadianceRail®: Choose this for a simple milled wood look with a gently curved design.
- Drink Rail: Choose this for a stylish, functional deck board top rail. Opt for a contemporary aesthetic with an over-the-post application for a flat, continuous top rail, or break up the horizontal line with post caps for a more transitional style.
Step 2: Choose An Infill
While your top rail choice sets the tone for your design, the infill is just as important as it helps define the aesthetic for the space you’re curating.
- Composite Balusters: Choose this for a stately, traditional look with a strong silhouette.
- Aluminum Balusters: Choose this for a narrower profile compared to composite for clearer sightlines and a more modern aesthetic.
- Stainless Steel Cable Rail: Choose this for an industrial-chic look that doesn’t compromise on safety or durability.
- Glass Panels: Choose this for a chic, minimalist aesthetic and a strong, shatter-resistant construction.
Step 3: Choose Your Colors
The colors you choose give your railing design its finishing touch. Color selection extends to your rails, posts, and composite baluster infills (aluminum balusters only come in black). You can choose one color for a monochromatic look or mix and match for more contrast. When choosing railing colors, think about other exterior colors, such as the home’s trim, and choose to either match or contrast them.
NOTE: Your available color options will depend on your top rail choice.
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Classic Composite Series Color Options
For Premier Rail, RadianceRail, and Drink Rail, color options are Matte White, Matte Espresso, Matte Black, Black, and White. For Trademark Rail, color options are Matte White and White — and many of these colors are also available for the posts and composite balusters.
All of our rail options are protected by a 25-Year Limited Product Warranty, and Premium Matte colors are also protected by a 25-Year Fade & Stain Limited Warranty.
If one chooses the Drink Rail, they’ll also have the choice of any deck board color from TimberTech decking collections featuring full-profile, square-shoulder deck boards for your deck board top rail.
- Matte White: A soft white designed to match the same soft white of AZEK Exteriors® PVC TRIM.
- Matte Espresso: A rich, neutral brown with gray undertones for a truly versatile color that pairs well with both cool and warm deck board tones.
- Black: A sleek black with a gentle sheen for a classic, sophisticated look.
- White: A bright white with a gentle sheen for a crisp, clean look.
Railing Designs as Unique as You
When you break deck railing down into its many parts, what you discover is endless opportunities to create a truly customized look; best suited for you.