waderpro
New Member
Help!
I just added a huge deck to the house (5000+ sqft) and didn't really consider what I was going to do railing-wise. I got bids for various component railing systems that range from powder-coated aluminum to stainless steel with different infills depending on view, windblock, and stairs. So far, low bid for material only is about $18,000 which still has me with sticker shock.
I am now considering using a wood system in order to reduce costs and still infill with cable, glass, and pickets depending on location/application on the deck.
Has anyone ever worked with the hardwoods (iron wood, tiger wood) and know comparitive expense, how they hold up to weather, and maintenace requirements, etc.?
I am willing to explore any and all options.
Thanks in advance for your input.
I just added a huge deck to the house (5000+ sqft) and didn't really consider what I was going to do railing-wise. I got bids for various component railing systems that range from powder-coated aluminum to stainless steel with different infills depending on view, windblock, and stairs. So far, low bid for material only is about $18,000 which still has me with sticker shock.
I am now considering using a wood system in order to reduce costs and still infill with cable, glass, and pickets depending on location/application on the deck.
Has anyone ever worked with the hardwoods (iron wood, tiger wood) and know comparitive expense, how they hold up to weather, and maintenace requirements, etc.?
I am willing to explore any and all options.
Thanks in advance for your input.
