There are many reasons to put railings on a patio, such as if you would like a confined area or if the patio is raised above grade. Vinyl provides a good option for these railings, as the following benefits illustrate.
1. Design Options
Vinyl rails come in nearly any design you can imagine. There are open picket rails for those that want a view through the patio railing, as well as solid panel railing for those that prefer a windbreak or increased safety. You can even find vinyl rail frames that house plexiglass panels, which provide the best of both open and panel rails. Vinyl also comes in a range of colors, as well as picket, panel, and post designs.
2. Installation Speed
A major draw of vinyl railing is how quickly it can be installed. Unless you go with a custom design or color, the railing will come in premade segments. These segments can be installed in less than a day, which means you can be enjoying the sunset on your patio that evening. Even custom orders can be installed quickly once the segments have been fabricated.
3. Maintenance Needs
High maintenance isn't a concern with vinyl. It never needs to be sanded or painted. Usually, all that is needed is rinsing off the dust and pollen with a bit of water. If more stubborn dirt occurs, such as dried mud or a bit of algae growth, it can be cleaned off with a deck brush or a low-pressure spray from a pressure washer. In other words, keeping the vinyl rails clean is the only maintenance necessary, and it can be completed in a few minutes.
4. Damage Resistance
Weathering doesn't tend to affect vinyl railings. There aren't issues with drying out or rotting, as one would see with wood railings, nor is rust or corrosion a concern, as it would be metal railings. Vinyl doesn't tend to suffer color fading or degradation due to sun and wind exposure, and it's waterproof so it doesn't have any moisture damage concerns. It's quite durable and can outlast many other types of railings.
5. Safety Enhancement
Safety is a major reason to opt for vinyl railings. They won't break and can withstand a lot of weight leaning upon them. There is no worry about splinters. The railings are made to local building standards, which means pickets are spaced closely enough to prevent pets and children from falling through or becoming stuck. Overall, vinyl railings will make your patio safer.
Contact a patio railings service to learn more about the available options.
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