On Aug 30, 11:41*pm, Kate wrote:
fftt wrote:
On Aug 30, 10:47 pm, Kate wrote:
I am replacing my railing. *At first, I was sold on vinyl, but today I
was at Lowes/Ziggys and I think I like the powdered aluminum railings
better.

The salesmen at both stores said aluminum will last longer, and the
price is probably $50 more or less.

Does anyone have aluminum and do you like it?

Is anyone sold on vinyl?

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks.

Kate

Where is the installation?

Depending on the environmental conditions vinyl might be better than
aluminum but could be reserved as well.

cheers
Bob

I am replacing my redwood deck, at my front door, with concrete.
After the concrete settles for about two weeks, I plan on installing the
new railing. *The entire area is covered overhead.

I live in central WA state and it gets up to 105 during the summer
months, sometimes, and as cold as -10 which is rare.

Thanks.

In those conditions I'd use either depending on how sturdy each
proposed product will be for the intended use.
I've see the full range of aluminum or vinyl fences, gates & patio
covers; from super strong to real junk.

Wood is hard to beat for strength & stiffness, maintenance is an issue
though

For aluminum I was concerned about a seaside or very damp environment.

"after the concrete settles" ???????

concrete properly designed & placed should stay just were it was put

I hope the person responsible for the design & construction has worked
out the "deck to railing" connections.
They are usually best cast in place as opposed to a subsequent bolt on
arrangement.

cheers
Bob