How does the cost of vinyl railing systems compare to wood or aluminum railings?
Generally speaking, vinyl rail systems are less expensive than its aluminum counter part and require less labor and fabrication at the job site. Since all fabrication of vinyl rails and post are done at the factory, railing systems are easily assembled at the job site. In comparing vinyl systems to wood, we must keep in mind the species of wood being used and the amount of costly labor and materials required to annually treat, seal or paint the wood railing. Most labor related to wood installations centers around measuring, cutting, and attaching rails to posts, and balusters to rails. It is important to compare not only the original material, but also the costs associated with regular maintenance of wood railings.
