Trex Railing Options: Finding the Right Style for Your Deck
Railing does more than keep people safe. It frames your view and has a big impact on the overall look of your deck. Trex offers railing styles to fit almost any home and budget.
Composite Railing
Trex Enhance and Trex Select composite railing are the most popular and cost-effective choices. They come in classic white, black, and brown tones, and they pair well with round black aluminum balusters for a modern twist. Trex Transcend composite railing adds more color and profile options for a custom, high-end look.
Aluminum Railing
Trex Select and Trex Signature aluminum railing offer a sleek, contemporary look with thinner profiles that open up your view. Signature railing is available with several infill styles:
- Standard balusters for a clean, classic look
- Rod rail with horizontal rods for a modern feel
- Stainless steel mesh for a unique, see-through design
Cable and Glass Railing
For the most open view, Trex Signature X-Series cable railing and glass railing systems keep sightlines clear. They're ideal for decks overlooking a pool, yard, or wooded view. These are premium options and carry a higher price.
Finishing Touches
- Post sleeves and wraps to cover wood posts for a finished look
- Cocktail rail tops that create a wide ledge for drinks and plates
- Stair railing designed to match the main deck
- Gates for pets and kids
How Railing Affects Your Budget
Standard composite railing is included in most A&S deck pricing. Upgrading to aluminum is a modest step up, while rod, mesh, cable, and glass systems cost more per section. Because a typical deck needs one railing section for roughly every 25 square feet, your railing choice can make a real difference in the final price.
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TrexPro Platinum contractor, A&S Construction designs and builds composite decks throughout Louisville, Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, and Hardin Counties, and Southern Indiana.
