Railing System Comparison

Choose the best value for your home.

Feature

OUR ALUMINUM RAILING SYSTEM

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VINYL RAILING

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WOOD RAILING

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WROUGHT IRON RAILING

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Maintenance

Virtually none

Occasional cleaning

Frequent staining & sealing

Repainting required

Lifespan

40+ years

20–30 years

10–15 years

20–30 years

Rust / Rot Resistance

Will not rust or rot

Will not rot

Rots & warps

Rusts over time

Strength & Durability

Welded, structural-grade

Flexible, can crack

Splinters & cracks

Very strong

Appearance

Sleek, modern

Basic, plastic look

Traditional, ages quickly

Ornate, classic

Color / Finish Stability

Powder coat won't fade

Yellows in sunlight

Fades & peels

Chips & oxidizes

Repairability

Component-level repair

Whole sections replaced

Boards replaceable

Welding required

Long-Term Cost

Low — install once

Moderate

High upkeep cost

Moderate to high

Weather Resistance

All climates

Brittle in cold

Swells & warps

Rusts in moisture

Best For

Modern, low-maintenance homes

Budget builds

Rustic looks

Heritage homes

OUR ALUMINUM RAILING SYSTEM

Maintenance: Virtually none
Lifespan: 40+ years
Rust / Rot Resistance: Will not rust or rot
Strength & Durability: Welded, structural-grade
Appearance: Sleek, modern
Color / Finish Stability: Powder coat won't fade
Repairability: Component-level repair
Long-Term Cost: Low — install once
Weather Resistance: All climates
Best For: Modern, low-maintenance homes

VINYL RAILING

Maintenance: Occasional cleaning
Lifespan: 20–30 years
Rust / Rot Resistance: Will not rot
Strength & Durability: Flexible, can crack
Appearance: Basic, plastic look
Color / Finish Stability: Yellows in sunlight
Repairability: Whole sections replaced
Long-Term Cost: Moderate
Weather Resistance: Brittle in cold
Best For: Budget builds

WOOD RAILING

Maintenance: Frequent staining & sealing
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Rust / Rot Resistance: Rots & warps
Strength & Durability: Splinters & cracks
Appearance: Traditional, ages quickly
Color / Finish Stability: Fades & peels
Repairability: Boards replaceable
Long-Term Cost: High upkeep cost
Weather Resistance: Swells & warps
Best For: Rustic looks

WROUGHT IRON RAILING

Maintenance: Repainting required
Lifespan: 20–30 years
Rust / Rot Resistance: Rusts over time
Strength & Durability: Very strong
Appearance: Ornate, classic
Color / Finish Stability: Chips & oxidizes
Repairability: Welding required
Long-Term Cost: Moderate to high
Weather Resistance: Rusts in moisture
Best For: Heritage homes

Why Choose Our Aluminum Railing?

Architectural-grade aluminum with premium powder coat (AAMA 2604 compliant)

Will not rust, rot, or require painting or staining

Strong, welded construction with a clean, modern appearance

Custom fabricated to fit your project

Backed by professional installation and industry-leading expertise

West Coast’s railing system enhances your home’s beauty, safety and value for decades.

All prices valid for 30 days from quotation date. The above contract price can be changed depending on final specifications.
Site conditions: proper support for posts must be provided prior to installation (6″ of structural backing is recommended).
All sales of custom materials are final, once fabrication begun. Stock materials returned in new and usable condition are subject to a 20% restocking fee.