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OUR ALUMINUM RAILING SYSTEM

rail aluminum Dy psbWz | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems

VINYL RAILING

rail vinyl DRBQ1F9J | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems

WOOD RAILING

rail wood DIFqeL 6 | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems

WROUGHT IRON RAILING

rail iron D0DrDVkJ | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems
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
rail aluminum Dy psbWz | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems
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
rail vinyl DRBQ1F9J | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems
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
rail wood DIFqeL 6 | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems
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
rail iron D0DrDVkJ | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems
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
House Heart | West Coast Aluminum Railing Systems

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

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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.