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Features to Look for in Child-Safe Decking

November 20th, 2012

Wood HandrailKids love outdoor living areas. On decks and balconies, they can explore the great outdoors while staying within the protective observation of their parents. However, decking can pose its own safety risks for kids. To keep your kids safe, include the following features in your new deck design, or add them to an existing deck.

Check gap sizes. Gaps on handrails should be 3.5 inches or narrower; anything wider is liable to offer an enticing place for tiny heads, hands and legs to get stuck. Check the gaps between vertical slats on wood handrails as well as the gap between your deck surface and the bottom section of each handrail.

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The Solution to Your Deck Woes

June 29th, 2010

cable handrailsIt’s one thing to build a deck from the ground up, with the ability to design the space to meet your personal needs. It’s another to buy a home with an existing cedar deck and have to make do with what you’ve got.

If you’re unhappy with your existing deck but can’t afford to replace the whole thing, one option is to update your deck with new custom handrails to help create an outdoor living space you’ll appreciate. As the market for backyard decks has grown, manufacturers have created a vast array of deck rails to choose from. Handrails for your deck now come in a variety of materials, from aluminum to glass to stainless steel cable, and can be included in any new deck design or added onto an existing deck for a fresh, new look.

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