Aluminum Deck Railings are the Green Shield choice
Discover the Best Low Maintenance and Budget Friendly Safety Options
Aluminum railings are the premier choice.
Where strength meets style
Green Shield Aluminum
Highly rated. Achieving the highest standard at AAMA 2605 by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association.
Low maintenance. Will never have to be painted again.
Ultra safe. Built with exceptionally secure attachments to prevent falls or injuries.
Powder Coated. Our Black, Gray, and Bronze colors are protected with powder coating from scratches, finger prints, and the elements.
Treated Lumber (Classic Deck Rail)
Maintenance-intensive. Needs regular staining and sealing to prevent rot, splitting, mold, and insect damage.
Degrades quickly. “Wet” wood naturally greens, warps, cracks, and shrinks over time.
Prone to roughness. Knots, grain differences, and splintering can make wood uncomfortable and unsafe without frequent sanding and maintenance.
PVC Deck Railing
Vulnerable to weather. PVC can crack in winter, and fade, discolor, or warp from UV sun exposure.
Less structural integrity. Under heavy loads, PVC rail may bow or flex.
Requires cleaning. PVC shows dirt and stains easily and requires frequent upkeep.
Vinyl Wrapped Wood Deck Railing
Prone to cracking. Vinyl can easily crack from impact or prolonged UV exposure, and may also pull away from the wood core allowing moisture to seep in.
Limited lifespan. Once moisture has infiltrated the sleeve, the lumber inside will begin to decay and rot.
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Our Deck Railing
Picking the right railing is an essential part of the deck design process, and a lot of factors go into making a decision including your personal style, privacy needs, the exterior of your home, and the local environment.
Hi. My name is Adam Rought, founder and CEO of Green Shield Deck Builders. We're super excited to show you some of the many, many options of railing that Green Shield offers our customers. All of our rail is actually wood free. What we're installing is a commercial grade aluminum railing. This railing is so good that we don't need any other type of railing. Aluminum is the way. I'm so confident of that because this is engineered and guaranteed not to fail the lifetime of your deck. We've got really cool baluster options, so you can do the same color baluster, you can do a different color baluster, you don't have to do baluster at all, you can do glass infill, you can even do cable infill. So those are just some of those options. More options are that any of those can actually be lit up. We can light up the railing through this top channel and illuminate your entire deck right from the railing. If you don't like lighting, we also have four colors. So let's get into some of the colors. This right here is a bronze color, goes great with brown color decks. We've got a white railing. This is actually more of a glossy finish and that way it doesn't show fingerprints nearly as much and dirt and grime that a that more of a textured finish is gonna have on, when you go white, you want that that really to pop forever. Our most popular and what I have on my home, it's actually black. Nothing more timeless than black railing. Love this railing. You can actually put white balusters in here to to kinda make more of a piano look if you want, but the black is truly a timeless look. Gray railing. Gray is just getting more and more popular in homes. They're painting their cabinets gray. They're painting their walls gray. Hey. Why not bring the gray to the deck? Gray railing is is just becoming more popular and it's a really cool finish. It's almost has like a a metal flake in it. It looks really, really cool. It's just something your neighbors don't have, and we're really proud to offer that, with all of our different features too. You can get that with the glass. You can get it with the black balusters. You can get it with the the gray baluster. You name it, we've got it. Even in the cable, we've got gray cable. Another new product for this year is actually our frameless glass. This is a, illuminated frameless glass. Our customers have been asking for lighting on the railing for so many years that we said we gotta have lighting for everything including the frameless glass. So what's so neat about this, the lighting is actually hidden in these pedestals down here and these pedestals come in a black color which would be my preference. We've got this really cool silver color but it actually lights up from the bottom so you don't see the lights but this whole panel is illuminated. Super cool at night. Some customers that have bought this on the lakeshore have said when I come up with my boat, it's the coolest looking thing on the entire lake. It's just it's just a really, really cool look. This is a great option for those high value homes that you really want to make the deck stand out. Thank you so much for spending the time to go over just some of the options of railing that we have. Give us a call or fill out the form on our website to get a free deck inspection and evaluation where we can actually bring this railing to your home so you could see it in person. And, we look forward to seeing you.
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Green Shield uses only wood-free, commercial-grade aluminum railing, engineered and guaranteed to last for the lifetime of your deck, available in four colors: black, white, bronze, or gray. All of our deck railing colors were chosen for their ability to complement our rice hull composite deck boards, and come with the same lifetime warranty and superior quality ratings.
Aluminum is the premier choice for deck railing, because it not only comes in a wide range of colors and styles, it costs less, and lasts longer than traditional wood or vinyl deck railing materials. In addition to its superior longevity, aluminum railings are resistant to:
Rust and corrosion. Railings last longer and look nicer.
Weather. No need to worry about rain, snow, or sunlight.
UV damage. Special coatings keep heat and color fading under control.
Abrasion. Require less cleaning and hold up against dings and scrapes.
Styles of Aluminum Deck Railing
Green Shield helps homeowners bridge the gap between a vision and reality with a selection of high-performance railing systems. These options are vetted for both strength and style, offering more than generic alternatives. Homeowners can match colors, select contrasting finishes, or choose cable and glass infills for clear views. Every choice uses premier materials, ensuring the deck is as hardworking as it is beautiful.
Framed Glass Deck Railings are one of our homeowners’ favorite upgrade options, and an ideal choice for lakefront properties. This design features ¼ inch clear tempered glass panels that perfectly balance value and safety, without sacrificing your view. Ask your Deck Designer about our available Drink Rail add-on.
Marine Grade Type 316 Stainless Steel
Aluminum Cable Deck Railings
Aluminum Cable Railings deliver an ultra-modern look with no maintenance. Never worry about painting, staining, rust, or rot.
Features include:
Powder-coating
Always taut, swag-less cable wire
Marine Grade Type 316 stainless steel cable
Great air circulation through railing
Optional drink railing available
Frameless Glass Deck Railings
Truly eye-catching, Frameless Glass Deck Railings offer the best and most open view of any railing available at Green Shield. Featuring contemporary styling and solid stainless steel spigots, these railings come in two finishes: matte black or satin stainless.
Strong ½ inch low iron clear tempered glass
LED lighting options available
Keeping People and Pets Safe
Pool Deck Railing
Adding a railing around the perimeter of your pool area is a great way to create safety, protection, and elegantly surround your outdoor space. Green Shield’s Pool Deck Railing offers style and functionality while meeting the 48-inch high legal requirement.
Features include:
Secure and easy-to-operate pool area gate
Choice of fencing materials including durable low-maintenance aluminum
Self-latching and self-closing gate mechanisms available
Saltwater spray and corrosion resistant coating protects railings from saline pools.
See Green Shield’s stunning suite of railing options for yourself
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Make the Deck Your Own
Railing Accents
Mix-and-Match Sytle
Two-tone deck railings
Choose one color baluster and another for your frame to add contrast and visual interest. Ask us about “mix and match” styling to level up even more.
Fascia style mounted deck railings
Gain inches back around the sides of your deck with this clever technique. Fascia style mounted deck railings give you more room to enjoy by placing the railing attachments on the side rather than the top of your deck.
This small change:
Delivers more space to move around your new deck
Optimizes your existing deck footprint (potentially saving on permitting costs)
Can be paired with aluminum cable deck railing for an open look and feel
Match your gate to your railing
Green Shield Deck Builders takes great pride in being able to match your deck gate to your railing without compromising on safety or functionality. A securely attached, self-closing, and self-latching deck can provide great peace of mind, especially around pools or at the top of long stairwells. Green Shield matching deck gates are ideal because we have:
Many aesthetic options to choose from
Deliver seamless integration with the rest of your deck railing
Provide reliable safety features for you and your loved ones
Maintain legal compliance with all local building codes
Add a drink railing
Open up your hosting possibilities with the addition of a drink railing. Adding a Green Shield drink railing provides a convenient, stable place for guests to set down their food and beverages while enjoying their visit.
Key features include:
A depth of 5.5 inches
A variety of colors including all Green Shield composite and PVC colors
Special drink boards available in black or white
Add Some Privacy
Interested in creating a distinct look while adding privacy to your deck? Consider substituting a section of rail for an elegant, modern privacy screen.