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Aluminum vs. Wood Railing: Which Is Better for Your Deck in Canada?
Wood railing costs less upfront, but once you calculate all the labor wood railing needs — sanding, staining, or painting every 1-2 years, and typically full replacement within 10-15 years given the freeze-thaw cycles most of Canada gets every winter — the difference shrinks fast. Aluminum railing costs more upfront but is faster to install, needs no refinishing, resists warping, cracking, and rot through Canadian winters, and commonly lasts 20+ years with just an occasional rinse. Both materials have to meet the same core height, spacing, and load rules set... Read more...
Alberta Deck Railing Code: Height, Spacing, and Railing Rules Explained
In Alberta, a deck railing is required once your deck surface is more than 600 mm (about 24") above the ground below. Railings must be at least 1070 mm (42") high, or 900 mm (36") if the deck is within a single dwelling unit or is 1.8 m (about 6') or less above grade. Openings between balusters can't allow a 100 mm (4") sphere to pass through, and stair handrails must sit between 865 mm and 1070 mm high. These numbers come straight from the Alberta Building Code (based on... Read more...