At Dek Rail, our DIY aluminum deck railings play an important role for homeowners for many reasons. In this blog, we want to unravel how you can Maximize Safety with Patio Railings!
Maximize Safety with Patio Railings
From construction regulations and building codes to child and pet-safety, there are a multitude of ways you can maximize safety with patio railings.
Patio railings not only offer a key design element for your outdoor space, but also provide crucial safety features. Here’s how…
Fall Prevention
Railings provide a barrier, which hel to prevent falls, especially in elevated areas, pool decks and slanted spaces.
Enhanced Security
Strong, well-constructed railings can deter intruders and add an extra layer of security for your home.
Building Code Requirements
It is important to always check local building codes for specific requirements regarding the height, spacing, and strength of patio railings. From country to province to state – they can all differ widely.
Design Considerations for Safety
Whether you have a high-traffic home, small children, elderly parents, pets – or beyond, there are additional design consideration for safety, which include:
- Smooth Edges
- Firm Anchoring (no wobbly railings!)
- Proper Height
- Handrails
- Lighting & Smart Features
By prioritizing safety in your patio railing design and upkeep, you can create a secure and enjoyable outdoor space for everyone. Dek Rail is here to help you with that!
Safe Materials
Dek Rail aluminum deck railings are available for all single-family, multi-family, residential & commercial deck railing projects. Our exterior deck railing packages are D.I.Y. install friendly & were designed specifically to meet your individual needs.
This includes full or semi-privacy railings such as our industry unique horizontal aluminum slat railings, wire mesh railings, cable railings, picket baluster railings or glass deck railing frames to mention a few exciting design choices.
DIY Deck Railings in North America: Outdoor Living Enhanced
Dek Rail proudly offers sales and shipping for our custom aluminum deck railing kits all across the US & Canada. We also provide railing installation service for customers in the Lower Mainland vicinity of BC.
Feel free to contact us with any question you have, or click below to learn more about our products!