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2012年7月22日 星期日

The Beauty of Cedar Deck Railing


The Importance of Good Railings For Your Home

Stair railings are a necessary component of stairs that lead either to the upper or lower level of your home. This is the legal description of stair railings. They are, however, more than just that in your home. They offer protection from family members and guests accidentally falling off the stairs as well as being very complimentary to the overall décor of your home. Cedar deck railing is very popular for outdoor decks while wood or vinyls are both used inside the home.

If you're building or remodeling your home, you'll be amazed when you see the many different designs, styles and materials there are available for railings for deck stairs and staircases inside the home. The style you choose will depend on your personal taste and preference. There are simple and plain designs for a casual or country design, while artistic and elegant designs can be used for a real touch of style and class. Long staircases have always been popular in homes and continue to be popular. With the ever-popular decks being built all the time, you'll want to take the time to decide which style of railing you want on your deck. Although a little more costly than most woods, cedar deck railing always looks great, especially with proper treatment. The most important thing when choosing deck railing is to use a material that can withstand the elements of weather, which can be very hard on certain materials.

Building Safe Railings

Besides as home décor, the main reason for stair railings is to prevent people from falling off the stairs and injuring themselves. Make sure the handrail and baluster are both sturdy enough to withstand the amount of weight that they'll encounter. Another safety factor is the space between the balusters, which should not be more than 4 inches. Certain laws are in effect regarding stairways and railings. Any size larger than 4 inches may cause a problem with a small child slipping through or being stuck and being injured.

Materials For Stair Railings

Many different materials can be used for building your stair railings including wood, vinyl, composites and metal. Aluminum railings can have different finishes such as powder coated, brushed silky look or brightly polished. They all look great and are a matter of personal preference. Wrought iron, brass, bronze or cast iron are all used to make metallic railings, which are also popular. Many people choose to mix and match materials. For instance, they'll use wood on the floor and vinyl cap rails on cedar deck railings. The most important thing to remember is to use the materials that will last the longest and withstand the most perils like weather, rotting or insects.




Adam Peters is the author of many resources on stair railings related topics published at http://www.deck-porch-railings.com - Read additional info on wood railings or cedar deck railing





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2012年7月4日 星期三

Deck Planters For Creating Flowered Beauty In Outdoor Living


Bucking the "composite" trend where outdoor decks use synthetic material tread stock, glass deck railing and solar deck lighting, decorative deck planters give 3-season cultivated growing of flowers, herbs or other plants for easy back door access and everyday enjoyment.

What's The Right Look? Choices Galore. Deck planters and deck planter boxes run the gamut of shapes...colors...patterns...materials options...and sizes. Cast aluminum urn planters with full fluted decorative panels compete with intricately molded concrete planters...copper planters...ceramic terra cotta planters in every imaginable shape, size and color. Positioning? Larger deck planters, perfect for flowers, herbs, even small trees have just the right mass to stay put, or smaller deck planters can be screwed into your deck for a semi-permanent fit. Alternatively, deck railing planter designs are sized to complement typical 4in. to 6 in. deck railing systems. Fitments and installation? Easy, with spacer and tensioning hardware.

Self Watering Planter. Trying to keep up with a plant's thirst needs is no longer a chore or a mystery. New generation self watering planter designs "draw" water from the water reservoir along soil tubes to directly replenish the water needs of plant roots. Keep the water reservoir full...walk away...and your self watering planter does all the "heavy lifting".

Deck Railing Planters. Getting flowers and other plants off the deck and into better sight line...plus creating a more dynamic design "finish" to your outdoor deck is simple, using latest best-of-breed deck rail planter designs. Installation of most deck railing planters is simple...spacers and toe-anchor locking mechanisms are one of many straight-forward techniques to safely secure your planter box. Materials? Wood...ceramic and terra cotta planters ...vinyl...composite...concrete planter designs...even copper planter designs along with cast aluminum planters.

Classic Urn Planter. Classic clay pot planters, shaped in the Grecian urn design tradition, extend their popularity into their 4th millennium. Wide base with hourglass sensuous shaping, along with fluted decorative panels, urn planters offer the best in elegant looks and ease-of-positioning anywhere on your deck. Traditionally shaped urn terra cotta planters recreate the look and ambience of ancient Mediterranean culture. Soft rusted-earth color tones or hard-glazed bold patterned urn planters are offered in heights over 36 inches.

Design Tips For Watering And Care. Varieties on the self watering planter include individual watering balls, suspended on a shaft that you insert into the planter box soil. Result? Your deck planter box waters itself! The natural "drawing" action of the plants will pull the water into the plant's root system.

Learn More About Deck Planter Boxes, Self Watering Planters, Deck Railing Planters And More To Enhance Outside Living.




Please go to the following links for the latest in deck planter designs for outdoor living.

Deck and Patio Planters: http://www.wise4living.com/hgdeck/patio-planter-hanging.htm

Decks: http://www.wise4living.com/hgdeck/

Author Robin Derry is publisher for http://www.wise4living.com/ a specialty knowledge site that gives insights and solutions on outdoor deck planter box designs, deck lighting solutions, outdoor deck railing ideas, advice on building deck stairs, home and gardening projects such as decks and deer fencing, plasma and LCD TV stand design trends, wall mount and TV ceiling mount systems, HDTV and home entertainment systems, specialty academic camps, auto tire and wheels technology trends, medical spas, technology trends, unique gift designs, technology gifts, tips for families committed to youth summer camps, body health, household, sport, travel, footwear, education, spendthrift trusts and family law legal needs, and much more.





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2012年6月24日 星期日

Deck Rails Enhance the Beauty of Balconies and Patios


Decks add value to any home. They provide a lovely outdoor space where you can entertain family members and guests on special occasions or just unwind at night after a busy day. But can you imagine a deck extending from your home without rails or perhaps an outdoor garden or patio without handrails? It would surely look bare and uninviting, wouldn't it?

Deck rails are great additions to balconies and outdoor gardens. They not only serve an aesthetic purpose but they can also protect you, your loved ones and guests from accidents.

Originally, deck rails were used as a protective tool. In the past, railings were used depending on the homeowner's preference. Today, though, local building codes call for the installation of railings for decks and patios. A one-step deck can be installed without railings but for high rise decks, railings are a must.

A railing is normally attached between main posts. Ideally, each section should be five feet in length and should have a top and bottom rail. In the installation process, the railing's bottom part should be at least two inches above the deck and also two inches below the top portion of the post to which it will be attached. As for the post, it should be 38 inches in height while the spindles should measure at least 28 inches high.

The spindles are an important consideration when having your deck railings customized. Keep in mind that railings are supposed to serve as a safety measure hence, always make sure that the spacing of the spindles is one and a half inches apart. Wider spacing will only allow children to squeeze through them thereby resulting in accidents.

Wood is the most traditional materials used in making railings. Other materials, however, have evolved and these include metal, vinyl, glass and composite. A combination of these materials will create a stylish railing.

The cheapest material available is wood. If you go for this, the best wood to use are cedar, treated wood or redwood. For a maintenance-free deck railing, the vinyl material is best. If you want a more durable railing that will last for a long time and you have the budget for it, the metal railing is perfect. Composite materials have also become very popular in recent years and the advantage is that they come in many styles and colors.

Using a glass railing will need certain considerations. Being a breakable material, homeowners will need to choose a thicker glass preferably with a thickness of 3/8 inch. It is recommended as well that the glass to be used should not be the clear type but should rather be tinted to prevent birds from flying through it.

Homeowners today have a wide range of deck railing designs to choose from. If you want to have an attractive deck railing that you and your family can enjoy, take into account the overall design of your home. Depending on your personal preference, you can go for a modern design or choose a more traditional deck design. You can even build your own deck railing if you wish.




For more information on Deck rails, please visit BuyRailings.com, a leading distributor of railings, hand and foot rails, curtain rods and more.





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2011年12月28日 星期三

Vinyl Decking Provides the Beauty of a Wood Deck With the Long-Lasting Durability


Vinyl decking is the perfect choice for homeowners planning to erect a deck on their property. Durable and easy to maintain, this decking is worth every penny that you will spend on it, and will make a great addition to your house.

When was the last time you had friends over to your house for a backyard party on your large, beautiful deck? Don't have a large, beautiful deck? Well maybe it is high time for you to seriously consider having a deck built to accommodate those friends.

A deck is perfect for entertaining guests. As an open outdoor structure, a deck offers a more relaxed and comfortable feeling compared to a patio. Also, building a patio off of your house, if you don't already have one, is financially demanding. A deck is a more cost-effective choice than adding a whole new patio.

Before you start contacting professional deck installers, you should consider the various deck materials, particularly the decking or flooring.

Traditionally, American homes have hardwood decking. But there are other alternative materials on the market these days. Vinyl decking is one of the most popular choices for contemporary homeowners across the US.

Why Choose Vinyl Decking?

Long Lasting:

When it comes to building structures, one of our top concerns is durability. And that is what you can expect with vinyl decking. Traditionalists may say that no decking material will last longer than good old wood. Well, sorry to shatter those overflowing nostalgic feelings, but wood is an organic material that is destined to succumb to the elements over time.

When exposed to extreme heat and cold for a long time, wood has the tendency to crack and get deformed. And that will be aesthetically damaging to a deck. Vinyl decking, on the other hand, is made from highly durable synthetic materials that are proven to withstand long exposure to extreme heat and cold. Vinyl decks not crack or get deformed.

Rot Resistant:

Apart from being susceptible from the elements, wood decking is also prone to damage caused by fungi rot. When exposed to air, wood retains moisture. And that is what fungi spores want: an environment with moisture. In time, fungus growth will cause the wood to rot.

Sure, some people will say that wood decking can be treated to prevent fungi-caused rot. It works sometimes. But most of the time, fungi wins. It is just a natural process that is very hard to prevent. With vinyl decking, though, you will not worry about fungi-caused rotting. Vinyl decking is completely synthetic. No fungi will thrive on it.

Cost Effective:

There are some people who say that vinyl decking will cost more than wood decking. The material alone is more, expensive, but because of the lasting wear you get from vinyl over wood decking, vinyl wins in cost hands down. Also, wood decking is difficult to install. You may need to hire a professional to install wood decking, as every board is different, and requires specific techniques. It's kind of like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. With vinyl decking, though, if you have basic carpentry skills, you will not need the help from a professional installer. Vinyl is very easy to install. And if you still choose to pay someone to install it, you should be charged less for installation, as it is much easier to install vinyl decking compared to its wooden counterpart.

When it comes to maintenance costs, vinyl decking offers no burdensome expenses. You do not need to buy special chemicals to maintain the appearance of your vinyl deck. All you need to do is to occasionally clean it with a cloth. No waxes and other costly chemicals needed. With regularly cleaning, your deck would look fresh year in and year out, and you will be ready to invite guests over any time, as long as the weather permits, of course.




Greg has been writing articles for over 4 years. Please visit his latest website about decks and backyards at Vinyl Decking, with information on finding the best Trex Composite Decking and other backyard ideas and discussions that any outdoor enthusiast would be interested in.





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