Steel is three times the weight of aluminum, making it more difficult to handle and more costly to transport.

Aluminum railing and fencing will not rust unlike steel products and when powder coated, painted with baked enamel, or anodized, provides a superior long lasting maintenance-free finish.

Steel, however, must be re-painted every few years and even if properly maintained can still be prone to rust. Out in the field aluminum railing and fencing materials can be easily cut using a standard miter saw.

• 3X lighter
• Easier to handle
• Cheaper to transport
• Does not rust unlike steel products
• Long lasting finish

Aluminum will not rot and with a properly applied finish and minimal maintenance, will not have to be repainted over the life of the product. Wood needs to be treated or painted every few years. Inevitably, wood rots and eventually will have to be replaced, adding to long term overall costs.

Aluminum fencing and railings will not splinter or split, and unlike wood does not need to be treated with pesticides or chemicals, thereby eliminating health concerns and possible environmental impact.

• Can withstand moisture unlike wood
• Minimal maintenance
• Does not rot, splinter or split
• Does not require pesticides or chemicals for upkeep

Vinyl materials over time will warp and or shrink, thereby losing their original desired shape. Aluminum fencing and railing materials exhibit minimal expansion and contraction, maintaining consistency even during extreme temperature fluctuations.

• Does not warp or shrink over time
• Can withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Maintains original shape over time