Deck Railing

Hi,

I need to replace the timber handrails for my IP's deck (as shown in the first image below). My property manager said aluminum handrails is a low maintenance option. In addition, I found another option as shown in the last image below and it looks the cost might be even lower and it could be low maintenance too.

Any suggestions? How much would it cost?

 

re the wire handrails, double check the bca guidelines, horizontal wire is not allowed after a certain height.

 

What's the reasoning for that?

 

Kids can climb them like ladders

 

Seems pretty obvious now that you mention it

 

Then wire option is not the way to go. What are the pros and cons for aluminum option? How much does it usually cost?

 

They sag too when kids climb them....

 

Aluminium set and forget. Timber needs painting

 

Handrails OR the whole balustrade..?

 

Actually the handrails and whole balustrade. Will that be expensive with aluminium?

 

Not sure depends on how long you intend to hold the property for I suppose, looking at longevity and maintenance costs.. Would the aluminium suit the property?

 

Aluminium is the way to go, low maintenance, strong etc.

Stainless wires (apart from possibly non-BCA compliant) is not cheap.

 

I used aluminum pool fencing from bunnings for my high verandah. From memory about $1500 - but planning on recycling it down the track when I extend the deck and Reno the pool area.