Archive for August, 2011

Deck Railing By Durarail – Duradek’s Deck Railing Solution

August 20th, 2011

Install Deck Railing – By Durarail

One of the most common questions we get at Durarail is; “how do I install deck railing?”

So, it’s high time we created the step by step guide to install deck railings:

Install Deck Railing Step 1: Deck Design

Your deck will be a highlight of your home, and during the design phase of your home, be sure to give a lot of thought to your deck design. Many will opt to have an architect to do their deck design, but be sure to give clear instruction and set expectations. For example, describe what you intend to accomplish on your new deck and what sort of functionality you need from your deck railing, such as a glass insert to protect your barbecue from the wind.

Install Deck Railing Step 2: Take Stock

Once the deck and deck railing design is complete, now it’s time to take stock. Figure out exactly what materials you’ll need to install deck railing. Create a list of the following:
- How many center posts and corner posts will you need to install your railing systems?
- How many bottom rail, top rail and welded panels will you need to have to install deck railings?
- You will also need bottom rail and top rail wall mounts, end caps and corner caps to install deck railing.

Install Deck Railing Step 3: Find A Deck Railing Installer

So now your dream deck is designed and you have all the material list necessary to install deck railing. Now let’s look at finding a qualified installer for your deck railings. Another common question we get is: “how can I find a good local installer for my porch railings”? Well a common problem is that good contractors are so busy, that home owners are just so happy someone showed up to do their railing installation, that they don’t worry about doing proper reference checks on previous porch railing installation by the potential contractor.

Durarail deck railings are different! Durarail is only installed by Duradek certified and accredited deck railing installation professionals!

Find a local Durarail Installer Here.

Vinyl Deck Railing

August 17th, 2011

Vinyl Deck Railing By Durarail

By The Vinyl Deck Experts – Duradek.com

What is a vinyl deck railing?

Simply put – it is Durarail by Duradek.

Vinyl Decks by Duradek have been a decking solution of choice since 1974. Millions of square feet of Duradek vinyl decking have been installed around the world. The point is that Duradek is a popular and solid option to all decking needs. But what about vinyl deck railing? Vinyl decks have unique properties and require an equally unique railing solution. What you should consider when you’re deciding on a vinyl deck railing:

1. Aesthetic – With Durarail vinyl deck railing, there are dozens of colors and finishes to choose from. No matter what your home or projects’ aesthetic, there is a Durarail combination to match – perfectly!

2. Functionality – With Durarail vinyl deck railing, form meets function! So they look great, but these railings do more than just keep you and your family safe, they can actually add functionality to your deck. Decks are not just for summer anymore – Durarail glass inserts (for example) provide protection from the wind. making barbecue’s on those windy fall days possible again!

3. Maintenance – With Durarail vinyl deck railings, you’ll be doing a lot less of it! Powder-coated aluminum means Durarail is durable (see what we did there) and maintenance free. Spend more of your time enjoying your deck, not repairing it!

4. Installation – Durarail vinyl deck railing, is only installed by the professionals! All Durarail installers have been trained, certified and accredited by Duradek.com, so you can rest easy in the knowledge that your installer is the best of the best! Spend less time checking Installer-references, and more time enjoying your deck.

5. Flexibility – Durarail vinyl deck railing is flexible, no not literally flexing, but there are flexible solutions for any deck design. Durarail’s new Panorama Post means your railing installations up to a 30 degree angle. The bottom line – less materials, less installation time, and nicer looking final product for less!

If you’re ready to find a vinyl deck railing installer in your area, contact Durarail’s international network of installers today.

Deck Restore

August 12th, 2011

Deck Restore

Quick Guide To Restoring A Deck With Duradek.com

The economy seems to be on the tip of everybody’s tongue right now! No surprise then that according to Google Insights, over the past 90 days searches for “Deck Restore” have increased 140% in the United States alone!

Why?

Because it costs less to restore a deck, than it does to build a new one. So, let’s give the people what they want; “The Deck Restore How Too Guide By Duradek”

Getting prepared for your deck restore.

Take Inventory: In other words, take a step back and ask yourself what you hope to accomplish by restoring a deck? Do you have “green” or “eco-friendly” motives to rescue the wood of your deck? Or do you intend to add functionality to your home by adding useable space below your deck, perhaps for an added storage? Or are your motives simply to save some money (who’s aren’t right!?).

Well, let’s discuss that for a minute.

Say for example you need a deck. You’re thinking you want to save money by restoring your existing deck. But wait, you also have that storage locker!

What if you could save the money you are paying on the storage locker simply by adding useable storage space to your home, while saving money by restoring your deck, AND, as an added bonus, you get to … restore your deck!

Oh brother do we have the solution for you.

Think about that, what does a storage locker cost every month? $80? $120? Up to two-hundred bucks a month if you’ve got as much junk to store as I do! That’s $2,400 a year! And how can we forget the time and cost of gas back and forth to a storage locker, I’m going to round off my annual storage costs to $2,500.

Suddenly your deck restoration budget just grew didn’t it?

Okay, but how long will it be before I have to restore my deck again? Well, Duradek Vinyl Decking comes with an industry leading warranty, meaning you’re good for at least 5 years, and up to 20 years on some Duradek products. That’s up-to $50,000 savings over the life of your deck!

Your deck restoration budget still growing?

Suddenly a deck installed by the professionals, trained, certified and accredited by Duradek.com is making a lot of sense isn’t it!

Contact our international network of local deck installers for a free quote now!