Monday, April 19, 2021

Complete Line of Westbury Aluminum Railing Products

If you are looking to improve the way your deck looks, consider adding Westbury aluminum railing. Twin Cities’ homeowners can benefit significantly from the railing options we offer for decks at UglyDeck.com. These Westbury railings are ideal for enhancing the safety and beauty of your outdoor deck.

With a visually appealing and durable Westbury aluminum railing, you can improve the look of your outdoor living space and its safety for you, your family, and guests. These deck railings can bring together your deck area with a modern and beautiful appearance.

Westbury Aluminum Railing

Westbury aluminum deck railing features 100% architectural-grade aluminum and AAMA-compliant, highly effective powder coating, among the highest quality powder coatings available today. The Westbury aluminum railing we offer is certified by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association.

Westbury aluminum deck railing retains its integrity longer than standard wood deck railing. It requires minimal maintenance. No sanding, painting, or staining. It does not rust and costs less than wrought iron railing. It is able to withstand extreme weather elements and can retain its attractive look for many years to come.

With Westbury aluminum railing, Milwaukee homeowners can benefit from a great addition to their homes, whether for a deck, patio, porch, pool, or balcony. These deck railings portray a timeless, elegant design with options available in color, style, and texture to enhance the appeal of a home’s exterior.

Customized Color Options with Powder Coating

The Westbury aluminum railings we offer include a powder coating feature that gives them strong resistance to external elements (snow, rain, ice), and extreme temperatures. This coating is a vital application for aluminum deck railing to help ensure it requires minimal maintenance throughout its service life. It also allows for multiple color options to accommodate your home’s exterior décor.

Enhance the visual appeal of your deck with Westbury aluminum railing products from our team at UglyDeck.com

For more information about the aluminum deck railing products, we offer in the Twin Cities’ area, give us a call today at 952.736.3308 or reach us through our contact form for a free estimate. Otherwise, take some time to browse our store online.

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Composite Deck?

The Average wood deck costs between $25 -$40 per sq ft vs $60 -75 per sq ft on an average composite deck. At UglyDeck, we are your trusted deck builder, offering decking products such as composite decking that can help you achieve the deck of your dreams. When it comes to composite decking, Twin Cities’ homeowners can rely on our know-how and experience for the decking solutions they need.

Factors Affect Composite Deck Cost

The design and size of a composite deck are key factors in determining total deck cost. Obviously the smaller the deck size in square feet, the smaller the cost. Simply reducing the square footage of a deck by 40 to 50 sq. ft. could lower the cost by a few thousand dollars.

Other factors include whether you need to remove an old deck, adding desired accessories, overcoming structural obstructions/obstacles, lack of an existing substructure, grading/leveling, creative deck corners, deck installed in Spring (more expensive).

Pros

Some of the positive factors that affect the price of composite decking include:

  • Minimal maintenance required – no sanding, painting, sealing, or staining needed.

  • Resistant to bugs (unlike wood decking)

  • Fire resistant

  • Durability – Withstands weather well and resists splintering, warping, rotting, mold, and mildew

  • Stain and fade resistant.

  • Easy to install – user-friendly interlocking system.

  • Made from recyclable materials

Cons

Some of the negative factors that affect the price of composite decks include:

  • Initial higher cost of installation than standard wood decking (however, low maintenance cost usually evens out the total cost compared to wood decking)

  • No color change possible (unlike wood decking)

  • Scratched or scraped composite boards requirement replacement (more expensive) than sanding and repainting in the case of standard wood (less expensive)

Although the initial cost of composite decking may be higher than the cost of traditional wood plank decking, due to the fact it has a longer service lifespan and requires much less maintenance on a yearly basis, the cost generally evens out or is less expensive in the long run.

To learn more about the composite decking services our team at UglyDeck offers in the Twin Cities’ area, give us a call today at 952.736.3308 or use our contact form to ask for a free quote.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Benefits of Composite Decking vs. Wood Decking

Like many homeowners, you may have deck that is worn out and needs repairs or a total upgrade. In addition, you now have the opportunity to choose composite decking materials for your new deck. With this type of decking material, you can experience an array of important benefits with your deck. At UglyDeck, we are your trusted source for decking materials, including composite decking. Twin Cities’ homeowners can benefit significantly from the decking products we offer.

Composite decking consists of lumber material with multiple elements, including plastic, wood, and binding agents. Some of the most important benefits provided by this type of decking include the following:

Durability

The technology in composite decking material that makes it resistant to decay also makes it resistant to splintering and cracking, enabling your deck to remain durable and comfortable to walk on for many years. On the other hand, wood decking is susceptible to cracking and splintering unless it is carefully attended to with protective coating applications from year to year.

Low Maintenance Costs

With standard wood decking, you need to stain, and in some cases sand and paint, on a routine basis to maintain the integrity and appearance of your deck. With composite decking, you have a prefinished material that only requires an occasional cleaning with soap and water. Also, over the course of time, composite decking proves to be less expensive than traditional wood decking because of its resistance to insects, mold, and other causes of decay and deterioration.

Visual Appeal

Composite decking includes complex grain patterns and streaks that reflects the natural appeal and beauty of authentic wood. This decking material is available in various shades and can portray the beauty of exotic woods.

This Spring and Summer, why not choose a decking material that not only offers a beautiful appearance, but also exceptional durability and minimal maintenance from year to year?

To learn about the composite decking products, we offer in the Twin Cities’ area, give us a call today at 952.736.3308 or use our contact form to request a free quote. Feel free to also visit our online store at https://uglydeck.com/products/decking-material/ and check out our various outdoor decking product options.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Aluminum Deck Railing Options

A high-performance, attractive aluminum railing can make your outdoor living space look brand-new. These deck railings offer multiple benefits, including providing safety and transforming your overall deck design into a cohesive look. At UglyDeck, we are your source for numerous options in aluminum deck railing. Twin Cities customers can take advantage of our aluminum railing product selections to outfit their decks for attractive décor and safety.

Our Aluminum Deck Railing Products

With aluminum deck railing, Milwaukee and Twin Cities customers can not only benefit from a railings system that is highly functional and safe, but also one that includes the style and color options they prefer.

You can achieve the aesthetic appeal you want with a maintenance-free deck from our team at UglyDeck. The deck railings we offer include a wide range of exceptional features.

Features of our Railings

The various features of our aluminum deck railings include:

  • A variety of aluminum deck railing styles available
  • Aluminum extrusions equal rust resistant metal
  • Post sizes available in 2”, 4”, and 6”
  • 100% Made in the USA
  • 12 standard color options available
  • 6’ and 8’ lengths maximizes the material
  • May be sleeved to stone, composite, or cedar posts
  • Easily to install deck lighting to deck railing posts
  • Heaviest extrusion on the market
  • Powder coat finish has a lifetime warranty
  • Powder coat finish is verified AAMA 2604-02 compliant

Powder Coating and Color Customization

The powder coating feature of aluminum railings makes them highly resistant to extreme temperatures and harsh elements involving rain, snow, ice, and the hot sun. Ensure your aluminum deck railing includes this important feature for a low maintenance railing product. In addition, powder coating gives you an array of color options to match your exterior décor.

The features and options mentioned above can give you a strong, durable, maintenance-free aluminum deck railing that is customizable, aesthetically appealing, and highly functional.

To learn more about the aluminum deck railing options we offer for Milwaukee and Twin Cities customers, give us a call today at 952.736.3308 or use our contact form to request a free quote. Or, take a moment to browse our online store.

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Steel or Aluminum Deck Railings – Which Is Better?

Are you interested in replacing your existing deck railings, but not sure whether to choose aluminum or steel for the railing material? If so, read below to learn some important differences between the two materials to help you make the right choice. At UglyDeck, we offer a wide range of options when it comes to aluminum deck railing. Milwaukee and Twin Cities’ area customers can benefit from our extensive selection to meet their project needs.

Maintenance

Steel requires continual maintenance in the form of polishing and repainting because of its tendency to rust. Aluminum railings do not require this maintenance other than an occasional good cleaning.

Durability

Both steel and aluminum are very durable. But aluminum is non-ferrous and powder-coated, and as such, are protected from degradation from rust, corrosion, and harsh winters. Additionally, UglyDeck.com sells aluminum railing in the thickest extrusion in the industry, making it the superior choice.

Aesthetics

Both aluminum and steel are visually appealing. Steel offers a rustic look that is often desirable and matches well with many materials. However, aluminum gives you the opportunity to consider more designs and patterns. It is easier to cut and thus often more customizable than steel. In addition, aluminum deck railing is powder-coated, making it available in a vast number of colors.

Installation and Cost

Aluminum is much lighter than steel which means it is much easier to transport, handle, and install than steel. The lower maintenance cost of aluminum is another advantage for this material.

Although the choice you make between aluminum and steel for deck railings will depend on your own design preferences, aluminum has much to offer. When it comes to the installation of an aluminum deck railing, Milwaukee and Twin Cities’ customers can reap certain benefits with aluminum that they otherwise would not with steel. These benefits include ease of maintenance, aesthetics, cost, installation, style, and color options. Customers can achieve exceptional results with the versatile options available.

For more information about the deck railings, we offer for your deck project in the Milwaukee and Twin Cities area, give us a call today at 952.736.3308 or reach us through our contact form to request a free estimate. Or feel free to shop our online store.

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Custom Railing

ugly deck BurnsvilleIf you are thinking about improving the appearance of your home, especially your curbside appeal, you can improve the appearance of your deck, as well as other aspects of your property.

Start with Your Home’s Architecture

Railings represent one of the most important components of any deck. You have a formal or Victorian styled house? If you do, then you could use wrought iron railings which will look absolutely perfect.

Perhaps you have a single story home, perhaps ranch style, and you could put a picket fence out front or perhaps a split rail design would be the best choice.

To match the geometry of your home, sleek cable railings might be the best, whereas glass railings will provide you with safety and still allow you to see your surroundings regardless of whether you live at the beach or perhaps near a forest.

Integrate Elements From Your Home’s Finishes

There are several other things that you can customize once you have chosen the right type of railing. You can incorporate these additional improvements with the railings that you have chosen.

For example, if you have a brick home, iron railings will work perfectly, especially if you already have an existing fence. If you have a wooden fence, you could paint it to make it match the trim that is on your home right now. It’s also possible to take a front door, one that is made of hardwood, and stain it appropriately but you do need to use stain that is easy to spread and will last a long time.

Aluminum railings, or custom iron railings, could match with fixtures that are on your fence, or you could think about using bronze railings, matching bronze lights that you have, which will add a lot of cohesion.

Add Flair with Custom Balusters and Accessories

If you have a basic deck, you can make it look absolutely beautiful by adding custom metal balusters. This will allow you to integrate your existing home with your deck railing and light fixtures that may be on your fence.

Iron balusters are also useful, especially if you have metal spindles, whether they are square or round, that can look exceptional.
Finally, you can add post caps, and even change the caps that are on your lighting fixtures, that will add a certain pizzazz.

Make It Your Own with Fortress Railing Products

Most people realize that every aspect of your home is in some way a representation of yourself. If you decide to do any of these improvements, Fortress Railing Products will have everything that you need. They have multiple products including lighting caps, post caps, glass railings, and an assortment of aluminum and iron products that will help you create a custom appearance for your porch or deck that will add to the overall ambience of your home.

Call UglyDeck today at 952-736-3308 or visit our online store at https://uglydeck.com/store/

Complete Line of Westbury Aluminum Railing Products

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