Deck of the Month Winner for August 2020
As another sunshine season slowly starts to come to an end, we want to take a moment to congratulate everyone on making the best of their summers. This is especially true for our Deck of the Month winner for August 2020, Ron H. from Ohio!
Coming to us from the Buckeye State, Ron completely transformed the look of his home's backyard space with a deck railing update and a beautiful deck lighting addition. Making the switch from a wood railing that is looking a little worn-down to a modern and sleek metal/cable railing line can change the entire way you view and interact with your deck space.
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Check out how quick a railing renovation can convert your deck and patio area into the number one place to hang out in the neighborhood!
Old Wood Deck Railing
While Ron's existing railing still looked nice and sturdy, there must have been some tough annual upkeep. Stained or painted wood railings require a new yearly sanding and fresh coat to keep a consistent color and give the material solid protection from moisture and UV rays.
Aside from the cosmetic maintenance, wood railing over time requires a careful eye in sturctural inspection. Loose bolts, splintering lumber, rot, and water-damage can lead to shaky deck railing posts and possible accidents.
Take It All Down
For Ron's deck, they decided to start back at basics and remove the old railing to make room for the new. Be removing the level railing and stair railing sections, I'm sure he could really begin to imagine how full the view of his backyard could truly be. Once the deck posts were removed from the rim joist, a whole new world of possibilities opened up.
Mount the New Rails
Ron decided to complete his new deck design with the incredibly modern and sleek line of Westbury VertiCable railing system. The VertiCable rail line features panel sections with pre-assembled and pre-tensioned vertical cable runs installed between strong metal deck posts. Made from thick aluminum material and boasting a premium matte black finish, this Westbury metal railing system requires the bare minimum of upkeep effort for a truly relaxing outdoor space.
The vertical cable runs are 1/8 inch thick and crafted from Marine Grade 316 stainless steel for heightened corrosion-resistance, superb strength, and terrific views. These Westbury cable railing lines are pre-mounted to the top and bottom rails and can easily be tensioned as needed via a hex nut hidden within the bottom rail.
Light It All Up
To top off his gorgeous Westbury VertiCable railing install, Ron chose to illuminate his outdoor living space with the enticing looks of the Magena Star Ornamental Low Voltage Post Cap! Specially created and powder-coated to be an ideal deck lighting accent piece for Westbury railing lines, Magena Star Ornamental LED Post Cap provides a cool white glow to increase the usability of your backyard area throughout the night.
Congratulations, Ron! Your impressive deck renovation just made Ohio a little bit prettier. For all of your hard work in planning and designing your deck space, we're going to send some DecksDirect t-shirts and swag your way. Thank you so much for working with us here at DecksDirect, and thanks for sharing your final photos with us.