Iron Deck Railing Designs Simplified

Iron deck railing panel is for those people who want to give their outdoor living space a true look of distinction. Imagine a luxurious terrace that is a main attraction at home, iron deck railing can give a magnificent and elegant look and enhance the beauty of one’s exterior. Installing iron railing can envy others and mark the owner of the house as a connoisseur. It can give a royal effect regardless of surroundings.

Iron deck railing is available in different colors, types, shapes and designs. One can buy ready-made designs or can have someone custom-made according to the buyers’ choice. There is a new trend of using both wood and iron for making deck railing. Wood is used for main braces, posts and top while iron is used in the middle as support. It can give a dual effect. Iron railing is available in parts or segments which are combined together and installed at posts.

  • Tube: Iron tube deck railings are typically constructed from hollow steel tubes melted and joined together. Tube railings usually feature two or more rails and usually come in panels. 
  • Cable: Iron cable deck railings represent a metal to rail and posts. It is a net-like deck railing system and act like fence. 
  • Ornamental: If someone likes to decorate his terrace then ornamental iron deck railing system is for him. The ratio of ornamenting the railing depends on the choice and taste of the owner of the house. 

Advantages

    • Very strong.
    • Durable.
    • Requires little maintenance.
    • Longest life span compared to others.
    • Numerous shapes, designs and patterns.
    • Much stronger than PVC, vinyl and wood.
    • Cheaper than other components used for making railings.

Installing

The materials required for installing iron railing are wood screws, drill, drill bolts, electric screwdriver, pencil and of course iron deck railing. Installing iron railing in terrace is really a tough job for those who are not regular in this job and require expertise. The processes of installing iron deck railing are as follows:

Choosing the Iron Deck Railing

Choosing the iron deck railing is really a tough job from a numerous number of options. One can narrow down the choice by choosing the height one wants. There are several large posts which support the railing. Depending on the size of the deck one may need to add post in order to fill the railings which are already set up.

Installing the Main Post

One must keep in mind that these main posts are used for supporting the weight of the iron deck railing. So the installer must measure the distance of the posts so that these can carry the weight. First, one has to mark the place of the posts where screws will be inserted. These holes should be made by the drill machines and the holes will be smaller than the wood screws. Then wood screws should be inserted and this should be repeated for each post.

Installing the Railing

Fixing the railings is a tougher job and requires somebody’s assistance. First, the railings should be lined up. There are screws which are typically joined with them. The screws should be inserted in the screw holes of the railing. Then matching the holes in the part of the posts the screws should be slightly tightened and this should be repeated for the other screws. Once all the railings are in place all the screws can be tightened.



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